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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policies and Procedures for Children and Family Services | High standards of hygiene will be maintained throughout all food preparation. (Refer to “Health and Hygiene”, pp. 24-6). | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| POLICY Mobile Vending Vehicles and Temporary Food Stalls in a Public Place | Objective The objective of this policy is to manage mobile food vending vehicles and temporary food stalls operating within the Mid-Western Region Local Government Area. It is designed to provide applicants with instructions on how to obtain approval for mobile sales and sales at temporary events within the region. The policy will be used to regulate ‘Approvals to Operate’ for mobile food vending vehicles and temporary food stalls, so that they will not interfere with the operation of permanent commercial enterprises located in the Central Business District (CBD) areas of Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos, or elsewhere as stated within this policy. Businesses that sell food at temporary events such as fairs, festivals, markets and shows are considered retail food businesses under this policy, as they sell food to the public and need to meet a range of requirements. This policy does not relate to mobile food carts or kiosks in a shopping centre, or a temporary stall or mobile vehicle on private land. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| POLICY Mobile Vending Vehicles and Temporary Food Stalls in a Public Place | POLICY Mobile Vending Vehicles and Temporary Food Stalls in a Public Place | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| POLICY – KEEPINGOF ANIMALS | POLICY – KEEPINGOF ANIMALS | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Policy – Local Order Policy No. 18 – The Keeping of Birds and Animals | Policy – Local Order Policy No. 18 – The Keeping of Birds and Animals | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Policy 43 Nutrition & Hydration | Purpose To detail how Clarence Care + Support (CCS) provides support to assist individuals to maintain adequate levels of nutrition and hydration. Areas covered include identifying needs and preferences, providing support, menu planning, developing and implementing personal plans, preparing meals, purchasing, storing and serving food and meals, enteral nutrition and documentation and review. Policy Statement Clarence Care + Support (CCS) recognises that good nutrition and hydration and a healthy lifestyle are important factors in maintaining a Consumer’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Where CCS provides a service that involves purchasing, preparing and / or providing meals /fluids, including enteral nutrition, for Consumers, CCS staff will encourage healthy choices in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines 2013. CCS will assist Consumers to prepare their meals and will: Encourage Consumers to maintain a healthy diet and support them with menu planning; Support Consumers to prepare food and eat regularly taking into account their ability to purchase, store and prepare their own food; Consider mobility restrictions, cognitive ability or other conditions; Ensure that food is stored and prepared hygienically; Support Consumers with meal preparation according to their individual needs including cultural and religious preferences and requirements; Allow Consumers to actively participate in all aspects of the support they receive to enhance their skills and abilities and maintain their independence; On a needs basis, deliver meals to Consumers in a timely manner. Where there are any risks to a Consumer’s health and wellbeing in relation to food or fluid intake, CCS will seek support from medical practitioners and / or health specialists and ensure a Management Plan is developed and implemented. CCS will ensure staff adhere to the requirements of relevant policies and procedures and legislation in safe and hygienic practices when preparing, storing or serving food to protect the health and wellbeing of Consumers. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Policy 43 Nutrition & Hydration | Purpose To detail how Clarence Care + Support (CCS) provides support to assist individuals to maintain adequate levels of nutrition and hydration. Areas covered include identifying needs and preferences, providing support, menu planning, developing and implementing personal plans, preparing meals, purchasing, storing and serving food and meals, enteral nutrition and documentation and review. Policy Statement Clarence Care + Support (CCS) recognises that good nutrition and hydration and a healthy lifestyle are important factors in maintaining a Consumer’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Where CCS provides a service that involves purchasing, preparing and / or providing meals /fluids, including enteral nutrition, for Consumers, CCS staff will encourage healthy choices in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines 2013. CCS will assist Consumers to prepare their meals and will: Encourage Consumers to maintain a healthy diet and support them with menu planning; Support Consumers to prepare food and eat regularly taking into account their ability to purchase, store and prepare their own food; Consider mobility restrictions, cognitive ability or other conditions; Ensure that food is stored and prepared hygienically; Support Consumers with meal preparation according to their individual needs including cultural and religious preferences and requirements; Allow Consumers to actively participate in all aspects of the support they receive to enhance their skills and abilities and maintain their independence; On a needs basis, deliver meals to Consumers in a timely manner. Where there are any risks to a Consumer’s health and wellbeing in relation to food or fluid intake, CCS will seek support from medical practitioners and / or health specialists and ensure a Management Plan is developed and implemented. CCS will ensure staff adhere to the requirements of relevant policies and procedures and legislation in safe and hygienic practices when preparing, storing or serving food to protect the health and wellbeing of Consumers. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Policy 43 Nutrition & Hydration | Support Consumers with meal preparation according to their individual needs including cultural and religious preferences and requirements; | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Policy 43 Nutrition & Hydration | CCS will ensure staff adhere to the requirements of relevant policies and procedures and legislation in safe and hygienic practices when preparing, storing or serving food to protect the health and wellbeing of Consumers. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Policy 43 Nutrition & Hydration | Ensure that food is stored and prepared hygienically; | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| POLICY Drinking Water Quality | Objective To provide a commitment to the sustainable management and supply of safe drinking water to our customers. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| Policy for Compliance and Enforcement | 7. APPLICATION The Policy applies to management of compliance and enforcement issues within Council's area of responsibility including, but not limited to: • Development and building control • Pollution control • Environmental health • Public health and safety • Noxious weeds • Water and sewer • Septic systems • Control over animals • Food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Central Coast | Regional |
| POLICY FOR DRINKING WATER QUALITY | This Policy documents an organisational commitment to provide safe high quality drinking water through implementation of a Drinking Water Management System (DWMS). This Policy is based on a template developed for the water industry under the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Central Coast | Regional |
| POLICY FOR KEEPING OF ANIMALS | POLICY FOR KEEPING OF ANIMALS | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| POLICY FOR KEEPING OF ANIMALS | POLICY FOR KEEPING OF ANIMALS | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Central Coast | Regional |
| Policy for Liquid Trade Waste Regulation | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge ……. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Policy for liquid trade waste regulation | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Berrigan | Regional |
| POLICY FOR OPERATION OF TEMPORARY FOOD PREMISES | A policy designed to ensure that food sold from temporary food premises is prepared, stored and handled so as to not become unsafe or unsuitable for sale within Wyong Shire. Further, the Policy will ensure operators obtain a "Single Event" or an "Annual Approval to Operate" within the Wyong Shire, to enable suitable ongoing monitoring of health standards. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Central Coast | Regional |
| POLICY FOR SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT | D11 Where possible, all food-ware used at events such as plates, food containers, cups, cutlery and wrapping should be reusable or biodegradable. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Central Coast | Regional |
| Policy For The Discharge Of Liquid Trade Waste To Council’s Sewer | Food Waste Disposal Charge………….. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Tamworth | Regional |
| POLICY FOR TRAVELLING STOCK IN GRENFELL | Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to inform the community of the roads and streets in Grenfell and environs which have been approved as routes for travelling stock. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| Policy Guidance Note: Affordable Housing Outcomes at Significant Redevelopments | Purpose 1.1. This policy guidance note is provided so that applicants and other interested parties can understand Yarra City Council’s (Council) expectations relating to affordable housing outcomes at significant redevelopment sites. 1.2. As part of significant rezonings, provisions will be sought by Council for the new zone or overlay to require any development proponent to provide for at least 10% affordable housing at significant redevelopment sites once constructed and into the future. 1.3. This policy guidance note includes information on Registered Housing Associations and Registered Housing Providers housing in the state of Victoria. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Policy ID no: DCF2-CL | Event organisers are to play a key role in educating and guiding their event staff and audience on single-use plastic free practices. This includes providing information via guidance documents for event organisers and stallholders and promoting reusable alternatives. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Policy ID no: DCF2-CL | Event organisers are to play a key role in educating and guiding their event staff and audience on single-use plastic free practices. This includes providing information via guidance documents for event organisers and stallholders and promoting reusable alternatives. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Policy ID no: DCF2-CL | Support implementation through the provision of guidance documents for event organisers/stallholders | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Policy ID no: DCF2-CL | Bottled water is not to be provided, sold or distributed by Council. Alternative, free access to water must be provided; | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Policy ID no: DCF2-CL | Sporting clubs, aquatic and leisure centres and facilities managed by contractors (eg: Mechanics Institute managed by Next Wave) are permitted to provide, sell or distribute drinks in single use plastic bottles until stakeholder engagement regarding integration of the Policy within relevant leases, licences and contracts has been resolved. However, they must provide access to drinking water (e.g. water bubblers and/or water jugs and reusable cups) and supply/sell reusable options (e.g. refillable drink bottles, reusable cups etc); and display promotional materials on reusable options. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Policy ID no: DCF2-CL | An initial transition period from the approval date of this policy specifically applies to sporting clubs, and to aquatic and leisure centres to allow for stakeholder engagement prior to implementation to transition to the policy. Pending engagement, the policy can then be progressively implemented in line with updates to seasonal or annual ground allocations, leases, contracts and licenses. During this transition period Council officers will work with these clubs and facilities to assist in planning | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Policy ID no: DCF2-CL | Council has committed to reduce the harmful effect of single-use plastic items by eliminating their use from Council run events, events on Council sites and Council facilities and services. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| Policy ID no: DCF2-CL | Council officers will support organisations or individuals organising an event to comply with this policy including feedback to event holders outlining non-compliance when it occurs. However, if there is poor adherence to this policy, officers may recommend that these events not be approved by Council in the future. Note: The policy will be updated as required to align with future State Government legislative changes and any changes to definitions regarding single-use plastic. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |