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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Support whole-of-setting approaches to promoting healthy eating and providing healthier food and drink options. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Increased breastfeeding | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Support Council facilities, local businesses and other relevant settings to be breastfeeding friendly environments. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | 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 | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Implement the Shire’s Best Bites awards program aimed at supporting local food vendors to provide safe and healthy food; accessible and safe premises; and to use environmentally sustainable business practices. | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Approximately 70% of the Shire is and will continue to be rural land, within the Green Wedge planning zone | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Ensure adherence to rural land use planning requirements and implement planning strategies and programs that address peri-urban issues and consider health outcomes. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Investigate occurrences of agricultural spray drift caused by use of pesticide and herbicide chemicals. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Support development and sustainability of community gardens and other edible gardening initiatives in alignment with the Shire’s Community Garden Policy. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Advocate for recycled water access for food production | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Support development and sustainability of community gardens and other edible gardening initiatives in alignment with the Shire’s Community Garden Policy. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Mornington | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Mornington | 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. • Ensure adherence to rural land use planning requirements and implement planning strategies and programs that address peri-urban issues and consider health outcomes. • Advocate for recycled water access for food production. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Ensure food for sale is safe and suitable for human consumption, as legislated under the Food Act 1984. • Provide appropriate information and raise awareness of food allergens amongst food vendors. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Implement the Shire’s Best Bites awards program aimed at supporting local food vendors to provide safe and healthy food; accessible and safe premises; and to use environmentally sustainable business practices. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Health and Wellbeing 2021 A Plan for the Mornington Peninsula 2017-21 | Improved food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Our Inner | 1. Ensure the expansion of social, community and affordable housing, distributed across Inner West, facilitated through proactive policies 2. Encourage diversity of housing type, tenure and price in new developments 3. Assist people who are homeless or sleeping rough | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Our Inner | 3. Create spaces for growing food | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Our Inner | Outcomes Strategies spaces so people are better educated about what rubbish does to the environment and understand what existing native species we will still have left in Inner West and that they are worth protecting.” Andrew Dean Volunteer, Callan Park Bushcare Group with helper ‘Inner West Rory’ Skattebol-James 1.1 The people and infrastructure of Inner West contribute positively to the environment and tackling climate change 1. Provide the support needed for people to live sustainably 2. Reduce urban heat and manage its impact 3. Create spaces for growing food 4. Develop planning controls to protect and support a sustainable environment 5. Provide green infrastructure that supports increased ecosystem services* | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Our Inner | Outcomes Strategies spaces so people are better educated about what rubbish does to the environment and understand what existing native species we will still have left in Inner West and that they are worth protecting.” Andrew Dean Volunteer, Callan Park Bushcare Group with helper ‘Inner West Rory’ Skattebol-James 1.1 The people and infrastructure of Inner West contribute positively to the environment and tackling climate change 1. Provide the support needed for people to live sustainably 2. Reduce urban heat and manage its impact 3. Create spaces for growing food 4. Develop planning controls to protect and support a sustainable environment 5. Provide green infrastructure that supports increased ecosystem services* | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Inner West | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future City of Boroondara Strategy | support for community and kitchen gardens, composting and worm farming. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future City of Boroondara Strategy | support for community and kitchen gardens, composting and worm farming. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future City of Boroondara Strategy | support for community and kitchen gardens, composting and worm farming. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future Strategy Action Plan Update 2017 – 2020 | Boroondara Sustainable Living Festival held in 2012 and 2014. Boroondara Sustainability Awards for home and gardens (2012), and schools (2013 and 2015) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future Strategy Action Plan Update 2017 – 2020 | Waste / consumption | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future Strategy Action Plan Update 2017 – 2020 | Boroondara Sustainable Living Festival held in 2012 and 2014. Boroondara Sustainability Awards for home and gardens (2012), and schools (2013 and 2015). | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future Strategy Action Plan Update 2017 – 2020 | Green Office initiatives to embed sustainability across Council operations (eg worm farms at Council offices). | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future Strategy Action Plan Update 2017 – 2020 | Kitchen scraps from Council and Depot offices now diverted to worm farms as part of Green Office Program | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future Strategy Action Plan Update 2017 – 2020 | Waste / consumption | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| Our Low Carbon Future Strategy Action Plan Update 2017 – 2020 | Green Office initiatives to embed sustainability across Council operations (eg worm farms at Council offices). | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |