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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRATEGIC TOURISM PLAN | Support the QDA to package accommodation, educational facilities, meals and farm tours for the secondary schools market. Also provide advice regarding promotional activities. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| STRATEGIC TOURISM PLAN | Recent improved climate conditions (in 2011/12) have seen productivity levels in the agricultural sector begin to rise again. New approaches are being considered to maximise the viability and vitality of the agricultural sector (for example, through ongoing work into new dryland farming practices). | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| STRATEGIC TOURISM PLAN | Recent improved climate conditions (in 2011/12) have seen productivity levels in the agricultural sector begin to rise again. New approaches are being considered to maximise the viability and vitality of the agricultural sector (for example, through ongoing work into new dryland farming practices). | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | 20 per cent reduction of biosecurity threats to ecological and agricultural communities 2012 to 2022. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | 35 per cent reduction of biosecurity threats to ecological and agricultural communities 2012 to 2030. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | 4. 25 per cent reduction of waste to landfill from Strathbogie's Agricultural sector by 2022. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | 70 per cent reduction of waste to landfill from Strathbogie's Agricultural sector by 2030. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Action 2.09 Create the Strathbogie Carbon Program, identifying opportunities for local carbon farming projects, advocacy, funding and partnerships that enhance soils, livestock, trees, fertiliser and energy use that enhance Strathbogie Shire's reputation as an model economic and environmental locality. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Action 4.06 Seek funding to undertake a study to measure, benchmark and implement best practice waste avoidance and diversion for silage wrap, netting & twine in Strathbogie's agricultural sector and innovative practices where council can facilitate action. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Actions to 2022 Responsible Manager Partners 1.01 Assume a climate resilience leadership role and facilitate the strengthening of community networks and infrastructure. Contribute to regional forums and meetings communicating climate resilience in agriculture and business, and innovation throughout the industry. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Create the Strathbogie Carbon Program, identifying opportunities for local carbon farming projects, advocacy, funding and partnerships that enhance soils, livestock, trees, fertiliser and energy use that enhance Strathbogie Shire's reputation as a model economic and environmental locality. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Ensure new landowners all undertake an approved land management program such as Whole Farm Planning (Agriculture Vic for >40Ha) or Healthy Hectares GBCMA and Euroa Arboretum <40Ha), and that course providers are appropriately supported by Strathbogie Shire Council. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Mitigate and adapt to a changing climate through strategy development, revised mapping and urban design, community knowledge-sharing, and incentives to manage climate risk in agriculture. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Our next flagship projects Action 5.08 Partner with Agriculture Victoria and the Euroa Arboretum to run Whole Farm Planning and Healthy Hectares land use management courses for new & existing landowners. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Partner with Agriculture Victoria and the Euroa Arboretum to run Whole Farm Planning and Healthy Hectares land use management courses for new & existing landowners. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Seek funding to undertake a study to measure, benchmark and implement best practice waste avoidance and diversion for silage wrap, netting & twine in Strathbogie's agricultural sector and innovative practices where council can facilitate action. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Support and advocate for the further development of Transition of the Strathbogie Forest: Tourism & Plantation Blueprint for the Strathbogie Shire, to lay the foundation for sustainable development & integration of plantation forestry into farming systems, as well as developing The Great Strathbogie Trail and associated tourism industry. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Support the Strathbogie Blackberry Action Group to educate residents, and to eradicate the Blackberry threat across privately held land in Strathbogie Shire, particularly via support of landholder Whole Farm Planning and Healthy Hectares Training. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | – 95 per cent of Strathbogie Shire agri-business enterprises still operating in the municipality 2023-2027. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | 95 per cent of Strathbogie Shire agri-business enterprises still operating in the municipality 20202022. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Seek in-principle and financial support to progress investigations into a full-feasibility and/or business case of alternative water options for Strathbogie Shire's agricultural regions which Council can implement in partnership with the agri-business community. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Action 2.09 Create the Strathbogie Carbon Program, identifying opportunities for local carbon farming projects, advocacy, funding and partnerships that enhance soils, livestock, trees, fertiliser and energy use that enhance Strathbogie Shire's reputation as an model economic and environmental locality. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Create the Strathbogie Carbon Program, identifying opportunities for local carbon farming projects, advocacy, funding and partnerships that enhance soils, livestock, trees, fertiliser and energy use that enhance Strathbogie Shire's reputation as a model economic and environmental locality. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Actions to 2022 Responsible Manager Partners 1.01 Assume a climate resilience leadership role and facilitate the strengthening of community networks and infrastructure. Contribute to regional forums and meetings communicating climate resilience in agriculture and business, and innovation throughout the industry. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Ensure new landowners all undertake an approved land management program such as Whole Farm Planning (Agriculture Vic for >40Ha) or Healthy Hectares GBCMA and Euroa Arboretum <40Ha), and that course providers are appropriately supported by Strathbogie Shire Council. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Mitigate and adapt to a changing climate through strategy development, revised mapping and urban design, community knowledge-sharing, and incentives to manage climate risk in agriculture. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | Residential, Agricultural and Business Emissions In 2019 Council commissioned a community emissions profile to be prepared in compliance with the Global Protocol for Community-scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories (GPC). In doing so Strathbogie Shire is the first local municipality in Victoria, and the second in Australia, to undertake an analysis of its agricultural emissions. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | 2015, because that same year also saw us adopting a weekly Food Organics and Garden Organics kerbside collection service – well before many Melbourne metro councils got on board. A massive 4,339 tonnes of organics has been recovered since this program started, equating to approximately 8,244 tCO2-e. This may seem small if compared to some big emissions mitigation projects, but it is the equivalent to one year’s electricity consumption for 2,000 homes. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | 4. 25 per cent reduction of waste to landfill from Strathbogie's Agricultural sector by 2022. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 | 70 per cent reduction of waste to landfill from Strathbogie's Agricultural sector by 2030. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |