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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 2030 Community Plan | Connecting local restaurants with local producers | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Generation 2030 Community Plan | Encourage local food production through farmers markets | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Generation 2030 Community Plan | Affordable housing for people on low wages | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Generation 2030 Community Plan | Indicator Measure Housing Diversity Housing Affordability Investment in community assets Number of approved building permits issued for single dwellings, multi unit developments and apartments Percentage of households spending 30% or more of their gross household income on rent or mortgage payments Percentage of annual budget allocated to Capital Works Source Manningham City Council Building permits register Australian Bureau of Statistics Manningham City Council Budget | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Generation 2030 Community Plan | Strengthen community understanding and advocate for increased government and developer support for affordable and accessible housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Generation 2030 Community Plan | Ensure future land use planning provides for growth whilst retaining adequate space for recreation, food production and biodiversity | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Generation 2030 Community Plan | Community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Generation 2030 Community Plan | Community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Generation 2030 Community Plan | Connecting local restaurants with local producers | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
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| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT FOR SPORTSGROUNDS | The provision of appropriate ancillary facilities eg "bubblers" etc, which promote the enjoyment, comfort and safety of users | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT – PARKS | 2018-20 – Replacement BBQs and bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT – PARKS | Drinking fountain | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT – PARKS | Drinking fountain | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT – PARKS | Drinking fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT – PARKS | drinking fountains, | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT – PARKS | Management Principle fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT – PARKS | Provision of park furniture such as seating, picnic tables, BBQs, drinking fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT – PARKS | Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), public places must be accessible to people with a disability. Accessibility will be considered during improvement of parks including features such as play equipment, drinking fountains and picnic tables | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT FOR PLAYGROUNDS | Local Parks would usually contain: A picnic shelter and seating A rubbish receptacle Some form of shade A small kick about area Concrete pathways A drinking fountain | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT FOR PLAYGROUNDS | Passive Recreation Area The passive recreation area at the site is fairly large and is in reasonable condition. There are a number of large shade trees located within the park as well as a bench seat and bubbler. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT FOR PLAYGROUNDS | Passive Recreation Area The passive recreation area at the site is in good condition. There are a number of large shade trees along the south side fence of the park. The park also contains a bubbler, | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT FOR PLAYGROUNDS | Passive Recreation Area The passive recreation area is in a fair condition. The passive recreation area contains a bench seat, a bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT FOR PLAYGROUNDS | The site also contains a bench seat and bubbler. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | 10 per cent of new residential floor space as affordable housing21 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | A diversity of housing types at affordable price points to attract and retain a diverse community | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Establishing mechanisms for more affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Inclusive/affordable housing near public transport More affordable housing for very low to medium income households (including key workers) near public transport can create a more inclusive community. We need to plan for a diversity of housing types to suit different needs and respond to the expected increase in the number of key workers (people working in the health and education sectors). Setting appropriate affordable housing targets and having the right mechanisms in place to achieve the target will help to keep key workers and lower income households in our area. The figure below shows the current Rental Affordability Index for Georges River, relative to Greater Sydney. It shows that rental housing, while unaffordable, is more affordable that many locations in the Eastern District. Maintaining a proportion of affordable housing is critical for a diverse community. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Increased housing affordability and inclusiveness | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Urban agriculture To pioneer sustainable living we will support greater urban agriculture and food production by dedicating areas of public spaces as community gardens and providing information about how to produce fresh food in backyards and balconies. Community gardens and fresh food markets promote sustainable living, less waste and local food production. We will investigate opportunities to support temporary fresh food markets in schools and public parks to improve access to affordable food, sourced locally. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |