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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| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | Expand and improve upon the intended behavioural change program – Love Food Hate Waste Program – with a focus on Cafes and meal events; | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | Investigate the feasibility of introducing: o a specific service for commercial food businesses using a dedicated waste collection compaction vehicle; and/or o multiple “shared recycling collection points” system with small scale organics processing facility, e.g. the Degraves St. model introduced in the City of Melbourne (refer to Appendix D of the Background Report for more information); and/or o an extension of the MSW organics collection service; and | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | Media Campaigns • Council has organised media campaigns to educate the community including; o Online videos (green, red and yellow bin educational videos ‘Let’s get waste sorted’) plus, illegal dumping video o TV and radio advertisements o Social media o Council communications and library displays | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | Monitor food waste separation | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | Set target for foodwaste diversion, and continue regular waste audits. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | the amount of garbage has decreased noticeably while FOGO has increase. Key trends in kerbside waste include: • Total tonnes of waste collected from households has decreased by 1% since 2011; • Collected garbage has decreased; • Organic waste has increased since 2011 due to the inclusion of food organics; | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | The work programs focussed on MSW, C&I and C&D waste streams, and on issues and opportunities associated with Council’s own waste management responsibilities, and Council’s waste assets and infrastructure. Within these work programs actions were directed towards the following focus areas: • Possibilities for sustainability improvements; • Food waste diversion; | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | Under the current service contract, FOGO is collected weekly while comingled recycling and garbage are collected on alternating fortnights or weekly if chosen, but this service is more expensive. Council also supplies residents with a food waste kitchen caddy and compostable starch liners for inside the home. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | Waste avoidance, with a focus on food waste will be an educational focus for PMHC. Love Food Hate Waste grants will be pursued as a funding source for the campaign. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Waste Strategy: 2017-2024 | WasteInfo Phone App • Personalised bin collection calendar • Guide to three bin system and kitchen bin • A-Z list of waste materials showing which bin they belong to • Hints and tips to help with waste management • Information about Council’s services and waste facilities • ‘Report a problem’ form allowing you to send feedback direct to Council | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| PORT STEPHENS RURAL RESIDENTIAL POLICY | 5.1.5 To ensure that existing prime agricultural land is preserved and agricultural industries are able to prosper and expand without being unduly limited by neighbouring residential uses. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | 2.1.1. Primary Production To encourage sustainable primary industry production by maintaining and enhancing the natural resource base | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | 4.2 Growth Management Philosophy Growth Management is the mechanism by which the growth of an area can be managed. It has to consider the rural and urban areas. The growth management philosophy should consider the broader policy framework of plans and policies affecting land use. It also must consider Ecologically Sustainable Development and Catchment Management. The growth management philosophy for the rural lands is as follows: Limit expansion to the towns which have the capacity for growth; Encourage a wide range of agricultural and other complementary rural uses such as tourism having regard to environmental impact. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Economic Growth Provide for a diversity of employment opportunities which capitalise on the economic strengths of Port Stephens; Develop strategies to retain the existing businesses; Ensure that the current diversity of economic activity continues; Build on the industry sectors that have been identified as the drivers of the future economy; Encourage a wide range of agricultural and other complementary rural uses such as tourism having regard to environmental impact; | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Identify minimum lot sizes that will enable the continuation of the use of the land for agriculture. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Land Use Planning Develop a land use framework that provides certainty for the residents; Allow for there to be flexibility in the implementation of land use policies; Ensure that current and future agriculture is not compromised by fragmentation of rural land | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Objective: Develop a land use framework that will give a level of certainty to the people who live in the Port Stephens LGA Implementation Strategy 1. Develop a new suite of land use designations. Policy Action 1.1. Adopt the following land use designations as outlined on map 4.2: Primary Production | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | To maintain the rural landscape character of the land. To provide for a range of compatible land uses, including extensive agriculture | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Work with State Agencies to undertake education activities with rural landholders to improve the water quality of runoff from agricultural areas | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Economic Growth ÓÄÅ Provide for a diversity of employment opportunities which capitalise on the economic strengths of Port Stephens; ÓÄÅ Develop strategies to retain the existing businesses; ÓÄÅ Ensure that the current diversity of economic activity continues; ÓÄÅ Build on the industry sectors that have been identified as the drivers of the future economy; ÓÄÅ Encourage a wide range of agricultural and other complementary rural uses such as tourism having regard to environmental impact; | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Port Stephens Rural Strategy Implementation Strategy Policy Action promote rural heritage eg local shows, | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | 3.4 Provide a mix of housing opportunities which | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Economic Growth ÓÄÅ Provide for a diversity of employment opportunities which capitalise on the economic strengths of Port Stephens; ÓÄÅ Develop strategies to retain the existing businesses; ÓÄÅ Ensure that the current diversity of economic activity continues; ÓÄÅ Build on the industry sectors that have been identified as the drivers of the future economy; ÓÄÅ Encourage a wide range of agricultural and other complementary rural uses such as tourism having regard to environmental impact; | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Focus economic development on the key | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Port Stephens Rural Strategy | Work with State Agencies to undertake education activities with rural landholders to improve the water quality of runoff from agricultural areas | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Port Stephens | Regional |
| Positive Ageing Plan 2016 – 2020 | Ranges Shire Council’s affordable seniors housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Positive Ageing Plan 2016 – 2020 | These include domestic assistance, shopping assistance, delivered meals, home maintenance and personal care assistance. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| POSITIVE AGEING STRATEGY 2014–2024 Creating an Age-Friendly Hume City | In order to support older residents to ‘age in place’ and remain connected with the community, it is important that affordable housing is located close to public transport, family and the range of local services available. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| POSITIVE AGEING STRATEGY 2014–2024 Creating an Age-Friendly Hume City | Designing local buildings and spaces to be attractive, safe and convenient and by having adequate infrastructure such as seating, shade, water fountains and toilets, we encourage all community members to come together and utilise these spaces. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| POSITIVE AGEING STRATEGY 2014–2024 Creating an Age-Friendly Hume City | Access to affordable public and community transport is essential to support positive ageing. Transport to destinations within our City and beyond is strongly tied to the ability of older residents to continue to live independently, and provides access to shops, medical and health facilities, other essential services, and opportunities to remain physically and socially active. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |