Welcome to the Australian Local Food System Policy Database. This is a collection of policies from New South Wales (NSW) and Victorian local governments that relate to healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems.
For further information about using the database and how it was created see How to use the database. You can search the database by using the fields below. Domain refers to eight broad categories under which various topics are situated. The domains and topics are based on a framework of recommendations for local government action on creating a healthy, sustainable, and equitable food system (also located on the ‘How to use the database’ page linked above).
To cite the database: Reeve B, Carrad A, Rose N, Charlton K & Aguirre-Bielschowsky I (2021) Australian Local Food System Policy Database. Available at: https://law-food-systems.sydney.edu.au/policy-database (access date).
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| Document title | Relevant text in the policy | Domain | Topic | State | Local Government name | Council type |
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| FERTILE GROUND HEPBURN SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | PADDOCK TO PLATE TRAINING INITIATIVE DESCRIPTION PROJECT PLAN TASK Identify existing training opportunities This initiative will see HSC promote local businesses that currently offer training and experience opportunities in the paddock to plate sectors. Harnessing the existing education, training and mentoring opportunities provided by our producers, creators and entrepreneurs with the aim of promoting Hepburn Shire as the pre eminent place to learn about everything associated with food production and gastronomy. The project will include branding and content design of the program so that promotion can be done through our VIC’s, websites, and other marketing assets. RATIONALE Based on information obtained through consultation it is recognised that there are many artisan and agri-businesses within our Shire that provide workshops and training in their field of expertise. This initiative proposes to harness these opportunities and promote them as part of the broader experience based activities that our shire offers. PROJECT GOAL This initiative aims to increase participation in these programs by 20% and attract further operators to enter the business segment Рfurther developing the Shire’s reputation as an experience based destination. Review and revise future strategy Launch Program Expand promotion and build reputation Execute marketing and promotion as planned. Consult with training providers to monitor success. Approach training facilitators that are able to contribute to the brand. Create pathways for them to become local training providers. e.g. University of Melbourne (Creswick), Federation Training, TAFE or other agencies Assess progress and future expansion opportunities of the program. Consultation DETAIL Compile a list of existing and relevant training opportunities. These will be concentrated in agri-business and hospitality sectors. Consult with existing training providers and gather feedback on branding and marketing ideas to be associated with the program. Develop branding and promotion Develop marketing and promotion plan include: • brand name and logo • website and social media content. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| FERTILE GROUND HEPBURN SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Agricultural Sector Development Plan A plan that recognises the importance of this sector to the local economy and to the State that will guide development and decision making for future growth. Key action areas include supporting innovative and high value agricultural production, marketing and distribution opportunities for local growers. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| FERTILE GROUND HEPBURN SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | By adding value to primary produce within the farm gate, and forming local supply agreements with local food service providers, we have many small scale producers building our Shire’s reputation as a paddock to plate food destination. These emerging agricultural business models make entering the sector more viable for younger producers and will be a focus of the Agricultural Sector Development Plan that has been highlighted as a priority in this strategy. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| FERTILE GROUND HEPBURN SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | PRODUCE Support the value chain from primary producers through to culinary providers and consumers. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| FERTILE GROUND HEPBURN SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | PRODUCE SUPPORT THE VALUE CHAIN FROM PRIMARY PRODUCERS THROUGH TO CULINARY PROVIDERS AND CONSUMERS | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| Festivals | Community organisations (not for profit), providing evidence of such is supplied, may sell food | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| Fishing Policy | 5.3 Water testing To ensure public safety at approved fishing locations, Council will test water quality regularly. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Cardinia | Metropolitan |
| Fishing Policy | 5.5 Cleaning of Fish Cleaning of fish is not permitted in the surrounds of waterways. Any rubbish generated must be disposed of or taken from the site. 5.6 Rubbish removal All rubbish generated through the activity of fishing including fishing line, must be removed from fishing locations. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Cardinia | Metropolitan |
| Food Act Compliance and Enforcement | PURPOSE The purpose of the Policy is to: • • • • • To provide transparency to consumers and industry on how the Council will make decisions on enforcement action; To guide decision‐making and action by staff in the use of enforcement options; To use regulatory implements in such a way as to best achieve Organisational objectives; To promote compliance with the legislative provisions of NSW food regulation consistent with the objects of the Act; and To have a risk‐based approach to compliance and enforcement activities through adoption of a graduated and proportionate response to legislative non‐compliance. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| Food City – City of Melbourne Food Policy | Food City – City of Melbourne Food Policy | Food System Policy | Dedicated food system policy/strategy | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| Food Control – Commercial Premises Policy | Objectives: Food Control – Commercial Premises To apply to all commercial food premises, all Food Vending Vehicles and to all charity/sporting/special events within the Uralla Shire Council area. Provide Food Control regulation for commercial premises. To encourage commercial food premises operators to achieve best practice. To regularly monitor food hygiene practices within food businesses for compliance with the Food Act 2003 and the Food Standards Code. Meet legislative requirements being the NSW Food Act 2003, NSW Food (General) Regulations 2004, Food Standards Code (as cited in the Regulations), NSW Public Health Award 2003, and the AS 4674 Design, Construction and Fit-Out of Food Premises. Ensure community needs and expectations are satisfied. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Uralla | Regional |
| Food Establishment Inspections | 1. Intent of Policy From the 1 July 2008, Oberon Council formally entered into a Food Regulation Partnership with the NSW Food Authority under the Food Act, 2003 and Food Regulation 2004 and National Food Standards code. The intent of this policy is to detail how Council will fulfil its obligations under the partnership with a primary aim of ensuring that food is safe to consume. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| FOOD HANDLING AT TEMPORARY EVENTS | This policy is developed to ensure that event organisers are aware of their requirements and to assure the sale of safe food. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| FOOD HAWKER AND VENDOR REGULATIONS POLICY | Purpose To ensure the activities of Food Hawkers and Vendors are controlled in such a manner that protects the public interest by the preservation of public health and safety | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Broken Hill | Regional |
| Food Inspection | Purpose The policy provides a risk-based food inspection program that offers an opportunity for food businesses to reduce their inspection frequency. The policy ensures that food for sale is safe and suitable for human consumption in accordance with the NSW Food Authority’s Food Regulation Partnership and the Food Act 2003. Businesses that demonstrate a continued high level compliance with legislative requirements are rewarded. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| FOOD POLICY | 2 DECISION MAKING PRINCIPLES 4.2.1 HEALTH PROMOTING The action supports: a) Individual, household, and community’s ability to grow, buy, cook and eat food that is safe, affordable, culturally acceptable and nutritious. b) Re-orientating food preferences towards a balanced diet which includes fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and legumes, lean meat and animal products and limits processed food. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | OBJECTIVES The purpose of Hume City Council’s Food Policy is to: 2.1 Promote the consumption of healthy food to decrease the prevalence of chronic disease. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | Providing information and learning opportunities through service delivery to support the development of skills that enable Council and the community to enjoy, choose, buy, sell, exchange, grow, prepare and serve nutritious and sustainable food. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | Supports community’s knowledge of how food is produced, transformed, distributed, marketed, consumed and disposed of, to empower active participation in decision making in all sectors of the food system. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | a) Individual, household, and community’s ability to grow, buy, cook and eat food that is safe, affordable, culturally acceptable and nutritious. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | 2.5 Plan and develop well-connected urban places and spaces that increase access to and availability of healthy food within Hume City; | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | 2.4 Limit the environmental impact of Hume City’s food system; | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | SUSTAINABLE The action supports: a) Consumption and production of food that meets nutritional needs whilst conserving, protecting and regenerating natural resources and the environment, without compromising the ability of the system to meet the needs of future generations. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | The Food Policy sets out Decision Making Principles to ensure food-related directions and actions committed to are Health Promoting, Sustainable, Fair and Economically Balanced. 4.1 The principles are informed by the: 4.1.1 Urban and Regional Food Declaration (Appendix 1) 4.1.2 Social Determinants for Health Planning Framework (Appendix 2) 4.1.3 Environments for Health Planning Framework (Appendix 3) | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | Hume Horizons 2040 Theme 2 ‘A healthy and safe community’ articulates a commitment to enhance resident’s access to affordable and fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as encouraging residents to grow their own food to improve their health and reduce their cost of living. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | The action: a) Promote balanced economic opportunities for a diverse range of stakeholders involved in food production, processing, distribution, marketing, retail or sale, consumption and waste management, to operate at a local, national or global scale b) Promote the provision of local jobs for local people within the food industry. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | Promote balanced economic opportunities for a diverse range of stakeholders involved in food production, processing, distribution, marketing, retail or sale, consumption and waste management, to operate at a local, national or global scale | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | Supports community’s knowledge of how food is produced, transformed, distributed, marketed, consumed and disposed of, to empower active participation in decision making in all sectors of the food system. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD POLICY | Individual, household, and community’s ability to grow, buy, cook and eat food that is safe, affordable, culturally acceptable and nutritious. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Food Policy | The City of Greater Geelong’s roles in delivering the food policy include: Land Use Planning – using measures in the Local Planning Policy Framework to protect farmland and support community food production10, and advocating to State Government for additional measures to assist farmland protection and increase water security; advocating for the establishment of intensive farming options (land and water based) that are identified as appropriate and sustainable for the region. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Greater Geelong | Regional |