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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| NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 (Updated 2019) 1 LIVE-WORK-INVESt- VISiT COUNCIL PLAN 2017 | This will be achieved by the implementation of our carefully structured economic development plan, the success of which is already apparent in the establishment of projects such as the Nectar Farms Hydroponic project and the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Northern Grampians | Regional |
| NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2021 (Updated 2019) 1 LIVE-WORK-INVESt- VISiT COUNCIL PLAN 2017 | This will be achieved by the implementation of our carefully structured economic development plan, the success of which is already apparent in the establishment of projects such as the Nectar Farms Hydroponic project and the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Northern Grampians | Regional |
| NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE COUNCIL GENERAL LOCAL LAW 2012 | 38. EXCESS ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL AREA | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Northern Grampians | Regional |
| Noxious Plants Control | 5. Technical Advice The Noxious Plants Inspector can assist landholders by advising of the best method of treatment to suit each infestation, eg cultivation, pasture or chemical means. Staff are in regular contact with the Department of Agriculture regarding the latest recommended control measures and advice. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| NOXIOUS WEED STRATEGY | OBJECTIVE • To allow a proactive, consistent response to issues related to noxious plant management as required by the NW Act. • To facilitate the control of noxious weeds on public and private lands. • To raise the communities awareness of noxious weeds and the need to control these weeds. • To describe situations when legal action under the NW Act is considered appropriate. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| Noxious Weeds | ) Place greater emphasis on the weeds that are likely to cause the greater economic loss to agricultural production either because of their widespread presence or that has the ability to spread rapidly in the future. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bourke | Regional |
| NOXIOUS WEEDS MANAGEMENT | 2. AIM OF THIS POLICY The aim of Council’s Noxious Weeds policy is to eliminate, reduce or contain noxious weeds according to their category in order to reduce the threat to agriculture, the environment and the community posed by noxious weeds. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Noxious Weeds Policy | OBJECTIVE This Policy aims to put in place a framework to responsibly and effectively eradicate, control and manage noxious weeds within the Upper Lachlan Shire Council area to ensure that agricultural production, biodiversity and the environment are protected. Key issues to meet this objective include:- 1. To outline Council’s regulatory functions under and in accordance with the provisions of the Noxious Weeds Act 1993. 2. To undertake effective eradication or control programs for noxious weeds growth on Council owned lands. 3. To ensure that private owners and occupiers of lands control noxious weeds through an inspection program and the enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Act 1993. 4. To maximize weed control awareness and education within the local communities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| NOXIOUS WEEDS POLICY | Aims Council’s aims are: – To control and reduce the population of noxious weeds on private land by achieving maximum co operation of private landholders; – To attempt to inspect all private land within the Shire every 3 years. – To place emphasis on weeds which are already causing problems, or weeds which will, if introduced, have a negative impact on the economy, community and environment. – To treat all land and roads controlled by Council that are infested with noxious weeds with the objective of containing and reducing all infestations. – To raise awareness of the potential threat of noxious weeds to the agricultural sector. – To reduce the spread from the likes of travelling stock and machinery through awareness and education. – Should any high risk or new weeds be detected the Rapid Response Plan 2.2.1 in the Regional Weeds Action Plan will be implemented. – Council works towards the control and reduction in the numbers of noxious weeds on Council owned land by the inspection of roads and the treatment of infestations found; – Council expects owners and occupiers of land to comply with the requirements of the Noxious Weeds Act in respect to noxious weeds. – Landholders are invited to contact Council on any noxious weeds matter direct or through Council’s Weeds Officer. Council Weeds Officer is available at the Shire Depot or by appointment at any suitable time to discuss and advise on methods of weed control or Council requirements. – Where large infestations occur which are beyond control in any one season, Council can require that a farm weeds management plan be developed in | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| NOXIOUS WEEDS POLICY | 1.2 OBJECTIVES To progressively remove noxious weeds from: i ii iii vi Council owned land, Privately owned land, Crown land, and iv Other statutory authority owned land; and further v Protect the environment, community and overall agricultural productivity from the impact of weeds Educate stakeholders on weed management. vii Establish and maintain linkages with neighbouring shires, agencies and other management authorities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Greater Hume | Regional |
| NOXIOUS WEEDS POLICY | OBJECTIVE The objective of Council's Noxious Weeds Policy is to eliminate, reduce or contain noxious weeds and prevent the establishment of new and threatening noxious weeds, so as to reduce the threat to agriculture, the environment and the community. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Education of healthy eating habits will be developed through ongoing example, specific activities, notices, posters and information sheets to families. 1 • The denial of food will never be used as a punishment. • Children’s cooking activities will be encouraged to develop life skills. • Educators are encouraged to attend regular professional development on nutrition and food safety practices and document changes to practice as a result. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Mosman Council believes that good nutrition is essential for each child’s healthy growth and development. For this reason, the service will provide nutritious, good quality food that is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Children and Young People in Australia. We will aim to provide a relaxed and enjoyable environment for children to eat their meals and snacks (“My Time, Our Place” 1.1). All food served at the service will be consistent with the child’s own dietary requirements, and take into consideration the children’s like and dislikes as well as meet any cultural requirements of families (“My Time, Our Place” 3.2). High standards of hygiene will be maintained throughout all food preparation. We will encourage the development of the children’s good eating habits through the modelling and reinforcing of healthy eating and nutrition practices by educators. Families will be encouraged to share recipes and traditions to enrich the variety and enjoyment of food by the children and support the children’s development of respect for and understanding of diversity (“My Time, Our Place” 1.3). Where possible we will seek out opportunities to learn about growing our own food and collaborate with children to produce our own opportunities to use food we have grown ourselves in our menu planning (“My Time, Our Place” 3.4). PROCEDURE: a) Nutrition • A menu, developed using the principles set out in the Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents, will be on display for families and children at all times and be an accurate representation of the food and drink that is being served. • All children’s individual needs such as allergies, cultural requirements, and health needs etc. will be addressed in the menus and families advised if they will be required to supply specific foods for their child. • Food and drink consistent with the menu will be provided for afternoon tea as well as small nutritious snacks available as necessary. • Fresh drinking water will be available at all times for the children and educators. • During vacation care, families will be asked to provide their child’s lunch and drinks, unless otherwise stated on the program. • Due to Anaphylactic children attending the service we request that families do not pack any food that may contain traces of nuts. • Children and | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Nutrition & Food Safety P | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Children and families will be encouraged to share family and cultural traditions, ideas and recipes to contribute to the menu. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Children’s cooking activities will be encouraged to develop life skills. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Children’s cooking activities will be encouraged to develop life skills. • | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Education of healthy eating habits will be developed through ongoing example, specific activities, notices, posters and information sheets to families. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Education of healthy eating habits will be developed through ongoing example, specific activities, notices, posters and information sheets to families. 1 | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Educators are encouraged to attend regular professional development on nutrition and food safety practices and document changes to practice as a result. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Where possible we will seek out opportunities to learn about growing our own food and collaborate with children to produce our own opportunities to use food we have grown ourselves in our menu planning (“My Time, Our Place” 3.4). | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Where possible we will seek out opportunities to learn about growing our own food and collaborate with children to produce our own opportunities to use food we have grown ourselves in our menu planning (“My Time, Our Place” 3.4). P | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Children and families will be encouraged to share family and cultural traditions, ideas and recipes to contribute to the menu. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Fresh drinking water will be available at all times for the children and educators. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | Where possible we will seek out opportunities to learn about growing our own food and collaborate with children to produce our own opportunities to use food we have grown ourselves in our menu planning (“My Time, Our Place” 3.4). | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | b) Food Safety • All food will be prepared and stored in a hygienic manner as per the current Australian New Zealand Food Standards. • Opened food will be stored in tightly covered containers, away from any chemicals. • Kitchen equipment will to be cleaned and stored appropriately. • Surfaces are cleaned and sanitised before and after food preparation. • All perishable foods will be stored in the refrigerator and the temperature should be monitored to ensure it is less than 5ºC, • Children will be encouraged not to share their drinking and eating utensils. • Tongs and spoons will be used for the serving of food. Where possible, educators will encourage children to serve their own food and drinks to encourage the development of their food handling skills as well as acknowledging their growing sense of independence. • All cups, plates and utensils will be washed in hot, soapy water. • Children should be seated while eating or drinking. • Educators can choose whether to wear gloves or not provided that effective hand washing is being implemented. If gloves are used, care must be taken to avoid contaminating food by only using them for one continuous task and then discarding them. Gloves must be removed, discarded, hands washed and the gloves replaced with a new pair before handling food and before working with ready to eat food after handling raw food. • Gloves must be removed and discarded before using the toilet, smoking, coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief, eating, drinking or touching the hair, scalp or body. They will then be replaced if food preparation continues. • All rubbish or left over food is to be disposed of immediately in lidded bins and bins emptied daily and regularly cleaned with disinfectant. • Containers are to be cleaned and stored appropriately to ensure pests are not able to contaminate them. • Children will be encouraged to be involved in food preparation to assist them to have opportunities to learn more about hygiene practices when preparing food. This participation should always be supervised and an explanation provided to children on the reasons why hygienic conditions are maintained. • The service will regularly review and evaluate food handling practices in line with current best practice guidelines from recognised authorities. • The service will provide food handling and hygiene information to parents on request. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition & Food Safety | High standards of hygiene will be maintained throughout all food preparation. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | consulting and working collaboratively with families in regard to their child’s Nutrition and dietary requirements, including responding appropriately to food allergies and recognising cultural and religious practices, and lifestyle choices | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that cultural and religious practices/requirements of families are accommodated to support children’s learning and development | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |
| Nutrition and Active Play Policy | ensuring that food and drink items provided by the service are consistent with national guidelines and recommendations | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Melton | Metropolitan |