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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Building worm farms and composting facilities in community gardens and at Council’s buildings to re-use food waste for producing fertiliser for food production. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Community gardens where residents can grow food and learn about waste management | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Greater self-sufficiency through urban farms, productive backyards, balconies and streets and fresh food markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Investigating libraries as a space for urban agriculture. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Building worm farms and composting facilities in community gardens and at Council’s buildings to re-use food waste for producing fertiliser for food production. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Community gardens where residents can grow food and learn about waste management | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Greater self-sufficiency through urban farms, productive backyards, balconies and streets and fresh food markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Investigating libraries as a space for urban agriculture. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Supporting local re-use, recycling and composting initiatives | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Banning of all single use plastic bags and straws at all Council-owned facilities and venues and Council-run functions and events | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Building worm farms and composting facilities in community gardens and at Council’s buildings to re-use food waste for producing fertiliser for food production. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Community gardens where residents can grow food and learn about waste management | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Supporting local re-use, recycling and composting initiatives | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | 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. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Zero single use plastics Single use plastics such as straws, plastic bags, coffee lids, water bottles and food packaging are a major form of waste in waterways and contribute to landfill as they are made from non-renewable resources. A target of zero single use plastics will reduce waste and environmental impacts and follow moves by governments and the private sector across the world to ban and transition away from single use plastics. We will set the standard, raise awareness, collaborate with businesses and set relevant regulation and incentives. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| GEORGES RIVER 2050 – LEADING FOR CHANGE | Greater self-sufficiency through urban farms, productive backyards, balconies and streets and fresh food markets. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | 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. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 Р2027/28 | 2. Recognition of Gilgandra and the GCP as a tourist destinations in regional NSW Key Strategies Activities a) GCP tells the story of landscape including the natural environment and agriculture in Gilgandra Shire  Promote Gilgandra Rural Museum through Windmill Walk & signage  Promote Warrumbungle National Park & Tourist Route Number 1  Tell the story of the Castlereagh River and significance to the Gilgandra community, including decibel measure, night talks, hashtag competitions  Tell the story of the soldier settler blocks and associated agricultural history  Develop a farm related experience | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 Р2027/28 | and respect for local history and heritage Key Strategies Activities a) We proudly tell the story of Gilgandra’s past and merging cultures, in particular our rich Aboriginal heritage, our military heritage and our farming and natural environment  P | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 Р2027/28 | GCP is known as a destination for engaging with Gilgandra Shire’s Aboriginal culture, representing the Wiradjrui, Kamilaroi and Weilwan tribes.  Plant edible bush tucker garden | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 Р2027/28 | Gilgandra Museum & Historical Society  Assess Allan Wise museum space to find what’s relevant to our farming and natural environment heritage | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 Р2027/28 | Highlight the Warrumbungle National Park as a major tourist destination in our Shire  Include Tooraweenah as a gateway to the Warrumbungle National Park, and the ‘Return to the Farm’ soldier sculpture in our tourism marketing | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 Р2027/28 | MISSION To provide programs and services to empower our community, to express and engage with Gilgandra’s local identity, history, culture and diversity and to offer a unique visitor and learning experience in regional NSW focussing on our military history, Aboriginal heritage, farming and natural landscape. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 Р2027/28 | MISSION To provide programs and services to empower our community, to express and engage with Gilgandra’s local identity, history, culture and diversity and to offer a unique visitor and learning experience in regional NSW focussing on our military history, Aboriginal heritage, farming and natural landscape. OU | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 – 2027/28 | and respect for local history and heritage Key Strategies Activities a) We proudly tell the story of Gilgandra’s past and merging cultures, in particular our rich Aboriginal heritage, our military heritage and our farming and natural environment P | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 – 2027/28 | Gilgandra Museum & Historical Society Assess Allan Wise museum space to find what’s relevant to our farming and natural environment heritage | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Strategic Plan 2018/19 – 2027/28 | GCP is known as a destination for engaging with Gilgandra Shire’s Aboriginal culture, representing the Wiradjrui, Kamilaroi and Weilwan tribes. Plant edible bush tucker garden | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |