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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE • Job creation, business growth and attracting industry • Agriculture opportunities and diversification – attracting new business and therefore employment | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Cohuna Agricultural Show | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Connect to Backroads Trail – ie. Windella Farms, 400 acres, Alden’s Olives, Factory and Field, Elm Tree Nursery, Kow Swamp, Workshop Café, Torrumbarry Weir | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Investment in Farm stay | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | RED BRICK BUILDING • Investigate feasibility of utilising the Red Brick Building to become a destination for fully programed school camps, conferences and retreats – Links to Tree Tops, farms, art programmes, wetlands & Indigenous history | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | COMMUNITY INITIATIVES • Murrabit Market • Community enterprises based around Murrabit Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Investigate opportunities to capture the economic value of local events, e.g Kerang Show and Shine, The Big Cohuna Festival, Murrabit Market, | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Monthly Kerang Community Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Murrabit is a self-sufficient community located on the Murray River that is well known for hosting the monthly Murrabit Country Market. The market is a community driven success story that has been a major drawcard to the area since its establishment in 1977. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Stimulate community enterprise and encourage business development based around the Murrabit Market – eg. community garden sales, tree propagation, publishing Book Week competition books, local art, craft and produce sales | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO US? • Murrabit Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Together with our community we will capitalise on our natural assets, support our business and agriculture sector and deliver quality services to our community. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | • Release the Agribusiness Investment Plan and promote to the sector | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE • Build on local businesses and agriculture • Develop value add agricultural projects e.g. bio-dynamic fruit and viticulture | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE • Job creation, business growth and attracting industry • Agriculture opportunities and diversification – attracting new business and therefore employment | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | COMMUNITY GOALS: • Diversification of agriculture, adaptation to climate variability, irrigation water access, niche business development and support, intensive agriculture and better use of available land with lower water use | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Develop and implement the Gannawarra Agribusiness Investment Plan | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 – 2021 | Diversify the agriculture opportunities and further develop local food concepts | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL ADVOCACY STRATEGY | CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN ADDRESSING MOBILE BLACKSPOTS Gannawarra Shire is affected by a significant number of mobile blackspots and overall poor network coverage. This presents a serious risk to residents in the case of an emergency and affects the ability of residents and businesses to communicate effectively. Reliable and comprehensive mobile connectivity for phone calls and internet has become a basic service expected by business and community residents. Improved mobile coverage will: 1. Provide residents with the capacity to communicate effectively and quickly; 2. Deliver greater productivity for businesses particularly modern farming enterprises; 3. Assist the region to manage in times of disaster or emergency; and 4. Enable visitors to | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL ADVOCACY STRATEGY | IMPROVEMENTS TO ROAD NETWORKS TO ENABLE EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE Gannawarra Shire Council is calling for increased investment in our regional and rural roads network to improve transport connectivity within northern Victoria. This includes the following critical priorities: 1. Improve freight movement and efficiency by investing in heavy vehicle bypasses, road widening and intersection upgrades (to allow for B Doubles / HGV) at key points of the road network. 2. Improve road safety through investments in carriageway duplication, road widening, overtaking lanes, intersection works, shoulder widening and sealing works at key points of the regional road network. 3. Invest in road quality and maintenance including pavement works, widening and maintenance at specified locations across the network. 4. Improve road quality and traffic management in our towns and approaches by investing in intersection upgrades, development of service roads, medians, carriageways and lighting, selected kerb and channel replacement and pedestrian management initiatives at specified locations in our towns. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL ADVOCACY STRATEGY | In recent years Council has spoken out on a broad range of issues important to Gannawarra communities and the wider region, such as public transport, support for agriculture and funding for important infrastructure projects. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL ADVOCACY STRATEGY | MISSION Together with our community we will capitalise on our natural assets, support our business and agricultural sector and deliver quality services to our community. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL ADVOCACY STRATEGY | PART OF THIS STRATEGY IS TO DEVELOP GANNAWARRA AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER, WITH A FOCUS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY, NATURE-BASED TOURISM, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE GREEN INSPIRED BUSINESSES | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL ADVOCACY STRATEGY | Part of this strategy is to develop Gannawarra as an environmental leader, with a focus on renewable energy, nature-based tourism, organic agriculture and sustainable green inspired businesses to shift the Shire into a new and exciting era that better supports its communities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL ADVOCACY STRATEGY | IMPROVEMENTS TO ROAD NETWORKS TO ENABLE EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE Gannawarra Shire Council is calling for increased investment in our regional and rural roads network to improve transport connectivity within northern Victoria. This includes the following critical priorities: 1. Improve freight movement and efficiency by investing in heavy vehicle bypasses, road widening and intersection upgrades (to allow for B Doubles / HGV) at key points of the road network. 2. Improve road safety through investments in carriageway duplication, road widening, overtaking lanes, intersection works, shoulder widening and sealing works at key points of the regional road network. 3. Invest in road quality and maintenance including pavement works, widening and maintenance at specified locations across the network. 4. Improve road quality and traffic management in our towns and approaches by investing in intersection upgrades, development of service roads, medians, carriageways and lighting, selected kerb and channel replacement and pedestrian management initiatives at specified locations in our towns. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL’S ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | Council continues its commitment to becoming recognised under the Healthy Together Victoria Achievement Program for workplaces. This is a statewide health promotion program that encourages best practice in workplaces around Mental Health and Wellbeing, Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Smoking and Alcohol. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL’S ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | Gannawarra Shire Council prides itself on what is described within Council as The ART of the Gannawarra. This recognises Council’s efforts to support alternative, innovative agricultural land use; | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL’S ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | Lorraine continues to investigate ways our communities can further reduce kerbside waste entering our landfill, including industrial and agricultural. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL’S ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | Leitchville Community Garden officially opened | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL’S ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | Leitchville Community Garden opening | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |