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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | 5.2 Explore models for ‘ecotourism’ or back-to-nature tourism, including Italy for its agritourism. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | Investigate funding for development of a brand and marketing strategy aimed at attracting growers and visitors to the region. This is allied to the sustainable tourism plan action 3.1. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | 5.2 ECONOMY Agriculture, tourism, business development | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | 7. Support agriculture in all its forms in the Green Wedge – whether it is broadacre or hobby farming. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | Advocate to the Victorian Government for support for agricultural enterprises. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | Council is committed to protecting the Green Wedge and to supporting sustainable economic development including tourism, food production and agriculture (Council Plan 2009–2013, objectives 2.1.5, 3.1.6, 3.1.2). | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | Ensure that agriculture remains technically viable in the Green Wedge. e that agriculture r | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | Implement education programs for sustainable land management including horse, cattle and alpaca grazing. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | Investigate the best ways in which to provide an advisory service to farmers on business opportunities and to farmers and major land owners on land use and land management including whole farm and landscape scale management (potential urban fringe pilot with DPI which is already running pilots of this nature). | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | Provide for housing and a population which meets the social and economic aims of the Green Wedge and its townships without compromising environmental, landscape or neighbourhood character values or undermining agricultural viability. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | Support agriculture in all its forms 7. whether it is broadacre or hobby farming. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| Nillumbik Green Wedge Management Plan Part 2: Delivering the vision | The structure of this section follows the headings in the Council Plan 2009–2013: 4.1 ENVIRONMENT Biodiversity and landscape. 4.2 ECONOMY Agriculture, tourism, business development | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Complete the housing strategy to provide housing that meets the needs for affordable housing, downsizing and housing suitable for older people and residents with disability | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | 2. Establish Council policies and practices that support healthy food and drink consumption 2.1. Develop and implement a healthy catering policy based on Healthy Choices guidelines across all Council services and events | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Promote healthy eating and sustainable food Support the availability, accessibility and acceptability of healthy, sustainable and fair food consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, and actively encourage the growth of a more sustainable and socially inclusive food system. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Promote the Achievement Program as a tool to encourage healthy eating and drinking in workplaces and community settings | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Support all residents to make healthier food and drink choices | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Support all residents to make healthier food and drink choices 3.1. Support access to a healthy food supply, increase food literacy and encourage community development through food initiatives (e.g. cooking programs, community gardens) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | The priorities for health and wellbeing in Nillumbik for 2017–2021 are to: • promote healthy eating and sustainable food | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Provide information to pregnant women and parents of newborns on minimising the impacts of extreme heat on pregnancy, breastfeeding and mental health | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | 1. Create better access to affordable and healthier food and drink | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | connected and able to access shops, health facilities and other essential | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | connected and able to access shops, health facilities and other essential ser | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Promote healthy eating and sustainable food Support the availability, accessibility and acceptability of healthy, sustainable and fair food consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, and actively encourage the growth of a more sustainable and socially inclusive food system. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Promote healthy eating and sustainable food Support the availability, accessibility and acceptability of healthy, sustainable and fair food consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, and actively encourage the growth of a more sustainable and socially inclusive food system. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Support actions in the Nillumbik Climate Change Action Plan 2016–2020 that promote a local food production system that mitigates and adapts to the health impacts of climate change | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | The priorities for health and wellbeing in Nillumbik for 2017–2021 are to: • promote healthy eating and sustainable food | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |
| NILLUMBIK HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 Creating environments for better health and wellbeing | Support all residents to make healthier food and drink choices 3.1. Support access to a healthy food supply, increase food literacy and encourage community development through food initiatives (e.g. cooking programs, community gardens) | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Nillumbik | Metropolitan |