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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT POLICY | OBJECTIVE The main objectives are to provide a framework for: 4.1 Management of Council’s legislated food safety responsibilities and related due diligence issues; 4.2 Consistent and equitable exercise of delegated powers and discretion in the delivery of food safety management services; 4.3 Development of effective management processes and procedures based on food safety performance of businesses; and 4.4 Maximising compliance by the local food industry with the legislation | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT POLICY | communicates and implements the amendments to the Food Act 1984 in a fair, equitable and transparent manner, to all food businesses within the Shire | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT POLICY | The purpose of this policy is to provide the framework for appropriate policy development, planning and resources to be directed at ensuring that food sold by businesses in the Shire is safe and suitable for consumption. In addition, this policy framework provides the mechanism for the management and discharge of Council’s legislative responsibilities using a risk management approach. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY | Councils, through their authorised Environmental Health Officers (EHO’s) are responsible for administering and implementing the legislation through registration and monitoring the preparation and sale of food through inspections and food sampling. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Food Safety Policy | 1. Objective: To set the standards for food produced or sold within the Local Government Area and to reduce the risks associated with the consumption of food sold within the City, through education and enforcement | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| Food Safety Policy | Melton City Council is committed to: effective Food Safety practices at the service that comply with legislative requirements and meets best practice standards | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SAFETY POLICY | POLICY OBJECTIVES The objective of this policy is to minimise the risks associated with the consumption of food sold within the Maitland local government area (LGA) by implementing an integrated education and enforcement approach. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Maitland | Regional |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.2 Identify and support food support agencies to develop healthy food donation guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Council to support two organisations / services each year to develop and adopt food and nutrition guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Number of services and organisations in Darebin which adopt food and nutrition guidelines or policies. | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Work with 2 agencies annually to develop health food guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.8 Support community initiatives that increase food literacy around food purchasing, preparation, and nutritious and sustainable food choices | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Increase in number of collaborative projects. Community members informed about and accessing resources and programs Nutritional education in developed in relevant languages other than English | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Community Wellbeing | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 100% of agencies providing food relief attend the training | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.1 Provide training to key staff in agencies who service disadvantaged people to promote the key messages of food and nutrition guidelines. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.3 Develop targeted education including self-help and peer education programs in primary schools to increase nutritional knowledge | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.3 Develop targeted education including self-help and peer education programs in primary schools to increase nutritional knowledge 2.4 Promote water as drink choice over soft drinks to staff, priority communities and a number of community settings 2.5 Develop and implement a communication plan and social marketing campaign to promote healthy eating | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.4 Promote water as drink choice over soft drinks to staff, priority communities and a number of community settings | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.5 Develop and implement a communication plan and social marketing campaign to promote healthy eating | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.6 Provide training to early childhood centres and schools regarding the food and nutrition guidelines 2.7 Identify opportunities to support Early years and Schools to engage in healthy eating initiatives. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.6 Provide training to early childhood centres and schools regarding the food and nutrition guidelines 2.7 Identify opportunities to support Early years and Schools to engage in healthy eating initiatives. 2.8 Support community initiatives that increase food literacy around food purchasing, preparation, and nutritious and sustainable food choices Community Wellbeing Childhood centres and schools report increased number of nutritious foods offered in childhoods centres and schools Community Wellbeing Community Wellbeing 2 sites selected each year Increase in number of collaborative projects. Community members informed about and accessing resources and programs Nutritional education in developed in relevant languages other than English Within existing staff resources Within existing staff resources Additional resources required Year 1 & 2 Annually over 4 years Ongoing | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.8 Support community initiatives that increase food literacy around food purchasing, preparation, and nutritious and sustainable food choices | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Action Lead department and partners 1.1 Continue to update and redistribute the Financial Assistance & Food Vouchers Guide & Budget Bites Guide Output Community Wellbeing Review the Guide yearly and make updates as needed Review Budget Bites every two years and make updates as needed | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Community Wellbeing Childhood centres and schools report increased number of nutritious foods offered in childhoods centres and schools | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Objective 2: Increase nutrition awareness and improve food practices | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Objective 2: Increase nutrition awareness and improve food practices A | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Objective 2: Increase nutrition awareness and improve food practices. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Objective 2: Increase nutrition awareness and improve food practices. D | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Objective 2: Increase nutrition awareness and improve food practices. O | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |