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 SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Social marketing campaign on drinking water delivered Communication plan developed and delivered | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | the Action Plan will deliver food security and nutrition initiatives that support community groups at greatest risk of food insecurity, with a focus on food access and affordability, increasing nutritional knowledge and enhancing advocacy and integrated planning. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | The Darebin Food Security and Nutrition Action Plan 2016 – 2020 seeks to implement Objective 5.2 of the Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013 – 2017 “to promote food security, healthy eating and safe food provision for all Darebin residents | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | 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 | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | 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 | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | 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. C | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Work with 2 agencies annually to develop health food guidelines D | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 1.3 Identify transportation planning opportunities to improve access to shops and food outlets | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 1.4 Continue to implement the 20142018 Urban Food Strategy and Action Plan and strengthen links between local food production and access. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2014-2018 Urban Food Production Strategy, which provides a comprehensive framework to guide and support food growing and preparation through local food responses. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Supported the development of four community gardens, including 2 in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Supported the development of four community gardens, including 2 in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 1.4 Continue to implement the 20142018 Urban Food Strategy and Action Plan and strengthen links between local food production and access. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Current Preston Market and Northland Shopping Centre are the biggest donors of surplus food to food relief programs through the partnership with SecondBite | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Target 15% increase in the number of businesses and community food enterprises donating surplus food over the next four years | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | 2.2 Identify and support food support agencies to develop healthy food donation guidelines | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Increased number of businesses including, shopping centres, fresh food markets, cafes, restaurants and receptions donating surplus food to Secondbite. W | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Measure Number of local businesses and community food enterprises donating surplus food to food relief programs | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Number of local businesses and community food enterprises donating surplus food to food relief programs | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Over the period Council in partnership community organisations delivered a range of initiatives including: Establishment of partnership with SecondBite and local Darebin businesses to donate surplus produce, including Preston Market and businesses at Northland Shopping Centre. Supported the development of community food enterprises to collect surplus produce from private homes. Development of the Darebin Food Bank Hub in partnership with SecondBite and the Salvation Army which provides over 200kg of fresh produce to emergency relief agencies each week. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2016 – 2020 | Preston Market and Northland Shopping Centre are the biggest donors of surplus food to food relief programs through the partnership with SecondBite | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Food Security Plan 2016-2021 | Food Security Plan 2016-2021 | Food System Policy | Dedicated food system policy/strategy | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| FOOD SERVICES | POLICY STATEMENT To provide a range of effective, efficient quality services and activities which are accessible for and responsive to the needs of older people, people with disabilities, carers and the wider community | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Food Trucks on Council Land in the Penrith PM 003 City Centre Policy | Purpose Penrith City Council supports the operation of Mobile Food Vending Vehicles (MFVVs) often referred to as “food trucks” on Council owned land in the Penrith City Centre other than public streets. The operation of food trucks supports the initiatives of Council’s Penrith Night Time Economy Strategy by increasing night time activity through diversifying the takeaway food offer. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| FOOD VENDING VEHICLES AND TEMPORARY FOOD PREMISES CODE | The NSW Food Authority has produced several guidelines that apply to hygiene and construction requirements for food premises, mobile food vending vehicles and temporary events where food is sold. The Council has decided to adopt two NSW Food Authority guidelines as its own policies. The guidelines are the ‘Mobile Food Vending Vehicles – Operation, Construction and Food Handling Guidelines’ and the ‘Food Handling Guidelines for Temporary Events’. Please see copies attached. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Food, Water and Alcohol | Drinking Water Events must also have a sufficient supply of drinking water for patrons. There should also be clear directional signage to show patrons where access to this drinking water is. This is especially important for outdoor events that expose patrons to the elements. The requirements of the Building Code of Australia recommend one drinking fountain or drinking tap for every 200 patrons or part thereof attending your event at any one time. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Banyule | Metropolitan |
| Food, Water and Alcohol | Clean Water • • If you are having food stalls at your festival or event, there must be access to water. If your event is in a park or reserve, there may be taps available; it’s just a matter of having tap handles installed. If you are using a Council park or reserve, please check the site for water access and inform us if you need access to this water. There may be a small cost for the installation of taps at the venue if there are no access points currently available. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Banyule | Metropolitan |
| Food, Water and Alcohol | Different registration/notification requirements apply depending on: • The food safety risks involved in your group’s food handling activities, and: | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Banyule | Metropolitan |
| Food, Water and Alcohol | Free online food handler learning program • There is a free online learning program you can do called Do Food Safely – it’s a great way to learn more about food safety for food handlers and event organisers. You can also find the course by going to: http://dofoodsafely.health.vic.gov.au/ • Need help with food? • Contact Council’s Health Services Unit on 9490 4222. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Banyule | Metropolitan |
| Food, Water and Alcohol | If you are handling and/or selling food or are having alcohol at your event, you must ensure that mobile food operators have current Food Act Registration. You must also ensure that all other food stalls have a temporary food premises permit. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Banyule | Metropolitan |