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 |
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| Gleadell Street Market Policy | 11.1. Council will maintain a register of all current stallholders 11.2. Council will maintain a register (waiting list) of persons seeking to join the Gleadell Street Market, which will be updated annually. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | 12.1. Where possible Council’s policy is to retain a minimum of 90% of stalls offering Fresh Produce at the Market of which 70% should be fresh fruit and vegetables. In order to maintain this policy, the allocation of vacant stalls will occur in the following manner: (a) Where possible a vacant stall being reallocated preference will be to maintained 90% fresh produce: Document Name: Enforcement – Gleadell Street Market Policy Responsible Officer: Manager Compliance and Parking Services Page 4 / 6 Gleadell Street Market Policy (i) Vacant stalls will be offered to the immediate eligible stallholder/s next to the vacant stall. (ii) If both neighbouring stallholders are eligible and require the vacant stall, it will be allocated to the longest serving neighbouring stallholder, save and except that any neighbouring stall holder that already has 2 or more stalls will be ineligible to be allocated the vacant stall. (iii) If the vacant stall is not allocated to a neighbouring stall holder (as noted above), it will be offered to the appropriate person on the waiting list register. (iv) If this person declines the offer they will be removed from the waiting list, or if requested, moved to the bottom of the waiting list. (v) In such an event the vacant stall will then be offered to the next person on the waiting list register, and so on until allocated. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | 13.1. Stallholders of long standing (10 years or more) upon retirement, or cessation of trading due to ill health, will be able to nominate an immediate family member, for Council’s consideration, to take over the stall/s (maximum of 2 stalls only may be allocated under this plan). | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | A stall available at no cost to local not for profit community groups. Also local Political members in association with the Political advertising and /or Campaigning on Council controlled land & assets policy | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | Community Stall 14.1. One stall will be made available for a community stall each day of trading. 14.2. Usage of the stall must be in accordance with the Political advertising and/or Campaigning on Council controlled land and asset policy. 14.3. The stall is for the specific use of the local community groups and matters strictly pertaining to the City of Yarra community. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | Internal Market Working Group 15.1. Financial licensed stallholders only are eligible to hold a position as a member of the internal Gleadell Street Market working group. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | The Gleadell Street market provides fresh, affordable food to Richmond and surrounds, and builds the sense of community in the Richmond area. Also to minimise the impact of plastics and greenhouses gases into the environment. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | The objectives of this policy are to: (a) Provide for the regulation and government of the market; (b) Regulate the activities of persons in the market; (c) Regulate the sale of goods and services in the market; (d) To promote sustainability of the market; (e) Protect the environment; and (f) Provide for public safety | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | Where a vacant stall that would ordinarily be reallocated to a neighbouring stall holder, or the next person on the waiting list (as noted under section 12 (a) above), would result in less than 90% of stalls selling Fresh Produce( of which 70% should be fresh Fruit and vegetables): (vi) Vacant stalls will be offered to the next person(s) on the waiting list who intends to sell Fresh Produce. (vii) If this person declines the offer, they will be deleted from the waiting list, or if requested, moved to the bottom of the waiting list. (viii) In such an event the vacant stall will then be offered to the next person on the waiting list register who intends to sell Fresh Produce and so on, until the stall is allocated. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | 12.1. Where possible Council’s policy is to retain a minimum of 90% of stalls offering Fresh Produce at the Market of which 70% should be fresh fruit and vegetables. In order to maintain this policy, the allocation of vacant stalls will occur in the following manner: (a) Where possible a vacant stall being reallocated preference will be to maintained 90% fresh produce: Document Name: Enforcement – Gleadell Street Market Policy Responsible Officer: Manager Compliance and Parking Services Page 4 / 6 Gleadell Street Market Policy (i) Vacant stalls will be offered to the immediate eligible stallholder/s next to the vacant stall. (ii) If both neighbouring stallholders are eligible and require the vacant stall, it will be allocated to the longest serving neighbouring stallholder, save and except that any neighbouring stall holder that already has 2 or more stalls will be ineligible to be allocated the vacant stall. (iii) If the vacant stall is not allocated to a neighbouring stall holder (as noted above), it will be offered to the appropriate person on the waiting list register. (iv) If this person declines the offer they will be removed from the waiting list, or if requested, moved to the bottom of the waiting list. (v) In such an event the vacant stall will then be offered to the next person on the waiting list register, and so on until allocated. (b) Where a vacant stall that would ordinarily be reallocated to a neighbouring stall holder, or the next person on the waiting list (as noted under section 12 (a) above), would result in less than 90% of stalls selling Fresh Produce( of which 70% should be fresh Fruit and vegetables): (vi) Vacant stalls will be offered to the next person(s) on the waiting list who intends to sell Fresh Produce. (vii) If this person declines the offer, they will be deleted from the waiting list, or if requested, moved to the bottom of the waiting list. (viii) In such an event the vacant stall will then be offered to the next person on the waiting list register who intends to sell Fresh Produce and so on, until the stall is allocated. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | 12.1. Where possible Council’s policy is to retain a minimum of 90% of stalls offering Fresh Produce at the Market of which 70% should be fresh fruit and vegetables. In order to maintain this policy, the allocation of vacant stalls will occur in the following manner: (a) Where possible a vacant stall being reallocated preference will be to maintained 90% fresh produce: Document Name: Enforcement – Gleadell Street Market Policy Responsible Officer: Manager Compliance and Parking Services Page 4 / 6 Gleadell Street Market Policy (i) Vacant stalls will be offered to the immediate eligible stallholder/s next to the vacant stall. (ii) If both neighbouring stallholders are eligible and require the vacant stall, it will be allocated to the longest serving neighbouring stallholder, save and except that any neighbouring stall holder that already has 2 or more stalls will be ineligible to be allocated the vacant stall. (iii) If the vacant stall is not allocated to a neighbouring stall holder (as noted above), it will be offered to the appropriate person on the waiting list register. (iv) If this person declines the offer they will be removed from the waiting list, or if requested, moved to the bottom of the waiting list. (v) In such an event the vacant stall will then be offered to the next person on the waiting list register, and so on until allocated. | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | Where a vacant stall that would ordinarily be reallocated to a neighbouring stall holder, or the next person on the waiting list (as noted under section 12 (a) above), would result in less than 90% of stalls selling Fresh Produce( of which 70% should be fresh Fruit and vegetables): (vi) Vacant stalls will be offered to the next person(s) on the waiting list who intends to sell Fresh Produce. (vii) If this person declines the offer, they will be deleted from the waiting list, or if requested, moved to the bottom of the waiting list. (viii) In such an event the vacant stall will then be offered to the next person on the waiting list register who intends to sell Fresh Produce and so on, until the stall is allocated. | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | 7.1. The Gleadell Street Market has Waste Wise/Resource Smart accreditation and all stakeholders are expected to actively assist in maintaining this accreditation. 7.2. Stallholders must keep their stall areas clean and tidy at all times. 7.3. All rubbish generated as a result of trading must be collected and stored in the stall area so that their stalls and any adjacent footpath and roadway remain clear of all refuse at all times. 7.4. Stallholders must place all waste from their goods into the appropriate bins provided by Council and must remove all rubbish from the stall at the end of trading. 7.5. Stallholders must remove all items (including waste) associated with their trading from their stall area at the end of the trading. 7.6. Any item/s not removed by the stallholder from the market area will be collected and removed by Council’s contractor and disposed of at the stallholder’s expense. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | 7.7. Stallholders must not allow/discharge any litter or refuse onto the road, footpath, drain, gutter or surrounding area. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | Plastic Bags 16.1. No plastic bags can be used at the market by stallholders at any time, with the exception of: (a) Pre-packaged items purchased from a third party. (b) Barrier bags used for poultry or fish or as determined by Manager Compliance and Parking services. (c) Council contractor use of garbage bags in association with the current contract. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | The Gleadell Street market provides fresh, affordable food to Richmond and surrounds, and builds the sense of community in the Richmond area. Also to minimise the impact of plastics and greenhouses gases into the environment. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | 7.7. Stallholders must not allow/discharge any litter or refuse onto the road, footpath, drain, gutter or surrounding area. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Gleadell Street Market Policy | Stallholders shall ensure all food offered for sale complies with the Food Act as administered by Council’s Health Unit. 5.5. Stallholders must not bring any goods into the market, which are decomposed or otherwise unfit for sale. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | > Major focus on new family, single, aged care and affordable households. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | > Major focus on new single, aged care and affordable households. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Encourage development that caters to low to moderate-income households, such as affordable or social housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Key worker accommodation, crisis accommodation, shared care accommodation. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Provide dwelling choice that caters to a broad demographic and the needs of the community. 3.1.4 Prioritise a greater supply of affordable medium density family housing within a broad mix of household types located close to activity centres and public transport. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | The Glen Eira Council and Community Plan 2017–2021 has a strong focus on delivering a diverse range of housing, including an increased supply of social and affordable housing and ageing in place opportunities. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Alma Village will be a charming and accessible local centre with quality shopping and eating options that cater for residents’ everyday needs. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Glen Eira’s network of activity centres should provide the community with daily and weekly shopping needs as well as adequate employment opportunities within a short distance of their homes. The principle for the 20 minute neighbourhood outlined in both the Glen Eira Council and Community Plan 2017–2021 and Plan Melbourne aims to create accessible, safe and attractive local areas where people can reach employment, services and infrastructure within a 20 minute walk, cycle or local public transport trip. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Implement the 20 minute neighbourhood concept, by creating a greater mix of uses within neighbourhoods. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Retail should provide for the weekly needs of an approximate 400 metre residential catchment, typically this may include: > a maximum of one small community supermarket to serve local neighbourhood only; > convenience retailing; and > hospitality. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Retail should provide for the weekly needs of an approximate 800 metre to two kilometre residential catchment, including: > a minimum of (or demonstrated capacity to accommodate) approximately two supermarkets or similar fresh food market; > specialty retailing; > hospitality; and > entertainment. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |
| GLEN EIRA — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE, HOUSING AND LOCAL ECONOMY STRATEGY | Retail should provide for the weekly needs of an approximate 800 metre to two kilometre residential catchment. Typically this may include: > a minimum of (or demonstrated capacity to accommodate) approximately two supermarkets or similar fresh food market; > business services; > specialty retailing; > hospitality; and > entertainment. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Glen Eira | Metropolitan |