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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Implement in Council run facilities including COPACC and Blue Water Leisure Encourage committees of management of sporting clubs and/or other Council facilities to provide healthy food options and a decrease in sugar sweetened drinks Provide healthy food options for staff Develop a traffic light system, based on healthy food options, for operators within Council facilities Regulator Partner CAH | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | The new normal for Council will be to consider and plan for the predicted impacts of climate change across all Council operations and where possible for the municipality as a whole. Below are some key climate change public health and wellbeing considerations and actions that Council can take. Prosperity Resilience and adaptation within the agricultural, industrial and tourism sectors to withstand the impact of climate change and the financial and mental wellbeing of our community who work within these industries. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | The new normal for Council will be to consider and plan for the predicted impacts of climate change across all Council operations and where possible for the municipality as a whole. Below are some key climate change public health and wellbeing considerations and actions that Council can take. Prosperity Resilience and adaptation within the agricultural, industrial and tourism sectors to withstand the impact of climate change and the financial and mental wellbeing of our community who work within these industries. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Conduct inspections of local food premises and issue licenses | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | The new normal for Council will be to consider and plan for the predicted impacts of climate change across all Council operations and where possible for the municipality as a whole. Below are some key climate change public health and wellbeing considerations and actions that Council can take. Prosperity  Resilience and adaptation within the agricultural, industrial and tourism sectors to withstand the impact of climate change and the financial and mental wellbeing of our community who work within these industries. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | • Develop and support partnerships to address the causes of food insecurity with focus on access to healthy food, education around healthy eating and support for local producers | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Latrobe | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | OUR FOCUS • Increase access, availability, promotion and consumption of healthy food and drink options | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Latrobe | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | • Develop and support partnerships to address the causes of food insecurity with focus on access to healthy food, education around healthy eating and support for local producers | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Latrobe | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | • Support local food initiatives such as community gardens and food swaps | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Latrobe | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | • Support local food initiatives such as community gardens and food swaps | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Latrobe | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Street Harvest attends | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | Support and deliver events and programs focusing on active living and healthy eating. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Murrindindi | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 | Evaluate opportunities for new services including organics collection and processing and recycling of soft plastics. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Murrindindi | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | 2.2 Internal campaign/education of staff on Central Highlands Water Choose Tap campaign. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy eating by LG staff | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Area Action 3. Support Fresh Food intake. 3.1 Promote healthy eating in the workplace. 3.2 Conduct an audit within Council owned kitchen facilities. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy eating by LG staff | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | • Infants reportedly fully breastfed at 3 months of age: 39% (Vic 52%) | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Active Living Area Action 1. Support mothers by providing breastfeeding friendly places. 1.1 Educate staff on the existing arrangements with supporting staff with infants. 1.2 Consult with staff on any gaps within EBA regarding supporting staff with breastfeeding arrangements | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Advice on infant feeding and family nutrition, increasing breastfeeding rates | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Consider Breastfeeding Friendly | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Prepare an advocacy package to enable MCH Nurses additional time and backfill to attain International Board Certified Lactation Examiners (IBLCE) Lactation Consultant qualification | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Promote increase of water intake. 2.1 Consideration of water fountains in developing public infrastructure. 2.2 Internal campaign/education of staff on Central Highlands Water Choose Tap campaign. 2.3 Advocate for more water fountains in public places | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Safe drinking water | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Area Action 3. Support Fresh Food intake. 3.1 Promote healthy eating in the workplace. 3.2 Conduct an audit within Council owned kitchen facilities. 3.3 Support Street Harvest or any other community groups in establishing or enhancing Community gardens. Time Responsibility Ongoing Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Area Action 3. Support Fresh Food intake. 3.1 Promote healthy eating in the workplace. 3.2 Conduct an audit within Council owned kitchen facilities. 3.3 Support Street Harvest or any other community groups in establishing or enhancing Community gardens. Time Responsibility Ongoing Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Infrastructure and Activation funding of $197,000 was allocated to 3 projects: • Kitchen garden and children’s play space at Maryborough Community House | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Street Harvest attends t | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Environmental Health Services • Food and health premises registrations | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | Protection of public health via provision of safe food | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Central Goldfiedls | Regional |
| Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 | P28 – Strategies 3.7 – Support decisions that improve community access to affordable housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |