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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| Our Communities 2030 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COOLAMON SHIRE | Economic MAR.10 Investigate appeal of local tourist attractions such as murals and farm stays | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| Our Communities 2030 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COOLAMON SHIRE | Explore the appeal of creating farm tours in Beckom for tourists | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| Our Communities 2030 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COOLAMON SHIRE | Outcome 3.3 Sustained viability of our farming land Strategies 3.3.1 Identify opportunities, programs and funding to maintain and or enhance farming productivity and support the retention of farming population. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| Our Communities 2030 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COOLAMON SHIRE | Responsibility Support Dept Industry & Investment Community Council, RDA, Destination NSW and Destination Riverina Murray, farming community | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| Our Communities 2030 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COOLAMON SHIRE | RUR.4 Lobby State and Federal Governments in relation to agricultural pursuits. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| Our Communities 2030 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COOLAMON SHIRE | Through the implementation of this Community Strategic Plan the Coolamon Shire will endeavour to retain its identity as a place where a productive agricultural economy supports a diverse range of town and village communities, each of which enjoys a unique physical setting and environmental heritage. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| our community our future COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2027 | Facilitate and provide affordable infrastructure | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Ballina | Regional |
| our community our future COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2027 | More affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Ballina | Regional |
| our community our future COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2027 | Community is confident that services meet public health standards (pool fences, dogs, food premises, health premises, drinking water health | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Ballina | Regional |
| our community our future COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017–2027 | Community is confident that services meet public health standards (pool fences, dogs, food premises, | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Ballina | Regional |
| Our Community : Our Culture Ballina Shire Cultural Plan 2014 Р2020 | Alstonville, Lennox Head and Ballina hold regular community markets and Ballina and Alstonville have a weekly farmer’s market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Ballina | Regional |
| OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2028 | Our rural communities, an important part of the essence of the Shire, boast many community groups interested in rural issues such as Landcare and our Farmers’ markets that bring farm fresh produce to local residents | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2028 | 3.4 Support and secure our farming future | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| OUR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2028 | # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Indicator Housing affordability | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| OUR COUNCIL PLAN | Number of cattle throughput at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange Wangaratta Livestock Exchange Year 2 full-year | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| OUR COUNCIL PLAN | Percentage of Class 1 and 2 food premises that receive an annual food safety assessment | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| OUR COUNCIL PLAN | We inspect food venues and businesses to make sure we protect our community’s health | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| OUR COUNCIL PLAN | Number of cattle throughput at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange Wangaratta Livestock Exchange Year 2 full-year   | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| OUR COUNCIL PLAN | Our economy is stronger than ever. From agriculture to tourism, health to education, we have focused                | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| OUR COUNCIL PLAN | To advance the opportunities and potential of our agricultural communities and industries | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| OUR COUNCIL PLAN | We value the infrastructure needed to support the growth of key economic sectors, such as agriculture, retail and transport | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| Our Green City Plan 2028 Sustainability Action Plan for Willoughby City Council | Encouraging sustainable lifestyle changes through promotion of Fashion Revolution events, Fair Trade Market days, gardening workshops etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Willoughby | Metropolitan |
| Our Green City Plan 2028 Sustainability Action Plan for Willoughby City Council | Live Well in Willoughby is Council’s major campaign to engage with the community to educate and encourage the adoption of a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. Council's goal has been to help develop the community's knowledge to support them to take action to reach a more sustainable lifestyle. The Live Well in Willoughby campaign covers five key education themes: Home & Lifestyle, Energy Efficiency, Transport, Nature and Food & Garden. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Willoughby | Metropolitan |
| Our Green City Plan 2028 Sustainability Action Plan for Willoughby City Council | Encouraging sustainable lifestyle changes through promotion of Fashion Revolution events, Fair Trade Market days, gardening workshops etc. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Willoughby | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | • Under the Shire’s Economic Development Strategy, support and implement activities that increase availability and accessibility of healthy, locally produced food. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Strategies • Support and develop our food economy • Support and develop our health economy | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Affordable housing, according to the Metropolitan Strategy, is “…housing that is appropriate for the needs of a range of very low to moderate income households, and priced (whether mortgage repayments or rent) so these households are able to meet their other essential basic living costs.” This includes public housing and community housing (affordable rental housing managed by a not-for-profit organisation) which, as a group, are commonly referred to as social housing. While local government does not have a mandated role as a housing provider, it does have responsibilities in matters concerning housing, notably land use planning, administration of health regulations and the design and management of public spaces and buildings. This, and other, Councils have sometimes contributed to more direct housing contributions when State and Federal government actions are seen to be inadequately serving local communities. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Negotiate developer contributions for social housing purchases when considering proposals for planning scheme change. • Advocate for change of the Victoria Planning System to better facilitate social housing. • Advocate for additional resourcing in State and Federal systems to achieve affordable, appropriate and available housing. • Encourage community-led social housing initiatives and incentivise the provision of social and affordable housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | • Make considerations for health and wellbeing in planning for events, festivals and celebrations (e.g. – healthy food options, opportunities for active play). | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Encourage the consumption of healthy food options and locally produced fresh produce through education and proactive program delivery | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |