Australian Local Food System Policy Database

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 titleRelevant text in the policyDomainTopicStateLocal Government nameCouncil type
Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 Action 4.03 Integrate a 'Zero plastic shopping bag & Balloons' policy into the Shire Event Policy and Approvals process with non-destructive alternatives for event organisers. Food Waste Food losses and food waste Victoria Strathbogie Regional
Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 Transitioned to fortnightly landfill waste bin pickup, and weekly Food Organics and Garden Organics kerbside collection services. Food Waste Food losses and food waste Victoria Strathbogie Regional
Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2022 Work with community to a Zero Waste Events aspiration with 'Zero plastic shopping bag & Balloons' Shire Event Policy and Approvals process with non-destructive alternatives for event organisers. Food Waste Food losses and food waste 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. Economic Development Local food producers 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. Economic Development Local food producers 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. Economic Development Local food producers 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. Economic Development Local food producers 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. Economic Development Local food producers 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. Economic Development Local food producers Victoria Strathbogie Regional
Strategy for the future of our community CAMPASPE: OUR FUTURE Protect valuable farming land and ensure its affordability Economic Development Local food producers Victoria Campaspe Regional
Strategy for the future of our community CAMPASPE: OUR FUTURE Advocate for new residential developments to include affordable housing for low-income people and accessible housing for older residents Social Policy Affordable housing Victoria Campaspe Regional
Strategy for the future of our community CAMPASPE: OUR FUTURE Provide information and educational opportunities to the community on sustainable environmental practices, such as composting workshops and water harvesting, and the use of renewable energy Health and Wellbeing Education/events on food system issues Victoria Campaspe Regional
Strategy for the future of our community CAMPASPE: OUR FUTURE Identify areas within the municipality to be used for agriculture Sustainability and Environment Sustainable local food production Victoria Campaspe Regional
Strategy for the future of our community CAMPASPE: OUR FUTURE LAND USE – Sustainable use of land, which encourages population growth whilst ensuring the viability of farming and industry, and development which consolidates and respects the historical built environment Sustainability and Environment Sustainable local food production Victoria Campaspe Regional
Strategy for the future of our community CAMPASPE: OUR FUTURE LAND USE Sustainable use of land, which encourages population growth whilst ensuring the viability of farming and industry, Sustainability and Environment Sustainable local food production Victoria Campaspe Regional
Strategy for the future of our community CAMPASPE: OUR FUTURE Protect valuable farming land and ensure its affordability Sustainability and Environment Sustainable local food production Victoria Campaspe Regional
Strategy for the future of our community CAMPASPE: OUR FUTURE Provide information and educational opportunities to the community on sustainable environmental practices, such as composting workshops and water harvesting, and the use of renewable energy Sustainability and Environment Home and community gardening Victoria Campaspe Regional
Strategy for the future of our community CAMPASPE: OUR FUTURE Provide information and educational opportunities to the community on sustainable environmental practices, such as composting workshops and water harvesting, and the use of renewable energy Food Waste Food losses and food waste Victoria Campaspe Regional
STRATHBOGIE SHIRE COUNCIL COMMUNITY LOCAL LAW Poultry Sustainability and Environment Animal husbandry Victoria Strathbogie Regional
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 4.1.3 Address housing affordability Social Policy Affordable housing NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 4.1.3 Address housing affordability 4.1.3.1 Develop plans and make representations to improve housing affordability 4.1.3.1.1 Work with State Agencies and advocate to NSW Government for programs to support housing affordability Social Policy Affordable housing NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN Affordable Housing Affordable housing was noted in the community engagement as what Strathfield was worse in compared to the rest of Sydney. The State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 was introduced in 2009 and amended in 2011, to increase the supply of affordable rental and social housing in NSW. Strathfield Council has developed a Value Sharing Policy capturing 30% of the value added to a development site resulting from a planning proposal to fund community benefits such as open space and affordable housing. Social Policy Affordable housing NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN Goal 4.1 – Quality, liveable and sustainable urban design and development Plan and deliver urban design and development that balances growth with quality living, sustainable and aesthetic outcomes, manage effective development assessment processes and address housing affordability. Social Policy Affordable housing NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN Promote and support participation in learning, health and wellbeing services and programs including Community Gardens Health and Wellbeing Education/events on food system issues NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN There are a number of shopping and town centre precincts in Strathfield. Services range from the larger Strathfield Town Centre to smaller village centres of Homebush, Homebush West, Strathfield South and Cave Road as well as Sydney Markets, suppliers Strathfield 2030 Community Strategic Plan 55 of produce through the State. Shopping centres are generally located near transport interchanges in Strathfield. Shops provide a range of services and food (including restaurants and cafes) to the local community and are operated by private business. Shopping centres including cafes and restaurants that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialise. Health and Wellbeing Accessible healthy food retail NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN Promote and support participation in learning, health and wellbeing services and programs including Community Gardens Sustainability and Environment Food production on LG land NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN Promote and support participation in learning, health and wellbeing services and programs including Community Gardens Sustainability and Environment Home and community gardening NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN Enforcement and compliance Protecting the local community is also achieved by managing compliance issues such as food safety, Food Quality and Safety Education on/enforce food safety regulations NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN Implement inspections of food businesses and achieve 80% of 3 stars and above Food Safety ‘Scores on Doors’ program Food Quality and Safety Education on/enforce food safety regulations NSW Strathfield Metropolitan
STRATHFIELD 20 30 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN There are a number of shopping and town centre precincts in Strathfield. Services range from the larger Strathfield Town Centre to smaller village centres of Homebush, Homebush West, Strathfield South and Cave Road as well as Sydney Markets, suppliers Strathfield 2030 Community Strategic Plan 55 of produce through the State. Shopping centres are generally located near transport interchanges in Strathfield. Shops provide a range of services and food (including restaurants and cafes) to the local community and are operated by private business. Shopping centres including cafes and restaurants that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialise. Economic Development Public food markets and distributors NSW Strathfield Metropolitan