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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Kings Cross community garden – Twelve Fine Oranges K | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Millers Point second community garden at the Millers Point Community Centre N | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Palmer Street community garden Inn | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Waterloo Residents Markets and Gardens Inc. W | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Woolloomooloo Permaculture Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Charlie’s Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Kings Cross community garden – Twelve Fine Oranges | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Millers Point second community garden at the Millers Point Community Centre | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Palmer Street community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Waterloo Residents Markets and Gardens Inc. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Woolloomooloo Permaculture Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | In November 2018, a food scrap collection trial commenced at two City-owned properties that reduced the average landfill generated per month by 30 per cent, and over 14 tonnes of food scraps have been collected and turned into green energy and nutrient rich fertiliser. A residential food scraps recycling trial will start in July 2019 with about 4,300 households taking part. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | OzHarvest food truck sustainable capacity building | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Positive waste – program expansion and website enhancements | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | The City and other leading Sydney businesses joined forces in May to sign up to Sydney’s single-use pledge. The new pledge aims to dramatically reduce single-use plastics by eliminating common items including plastic straws, bottled water and singleuse cups. More than 50 organisations have so far taken the pledge, including the Sydney Opera House, Atlassian, Fox Studios and Star Entertainment Group. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | Youth Food Movement Australia Ltd | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | The City also initiates food safety prosecutions in relation to unhealthy food premises. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018 /19 | The food regulation partnership The City has a partnership with the NSW Food Authority. The partnership’s objectives are: • clarify the responsibilities of enforcement agencies for food regulation • improve food safety coordination between enforcement agencies, including food inspections • provide faster responses to food emergencies and food recalls • enable all enforcement agencies to recover the costs of food regulation enforcement • provide a food regulation forum for consultation with enforcement agencies and the retail food sector. These types of partnerships will maintain consistencies in food regulation across NSW, require increased levels of reporting and provide training for staff monitoring and enforcing food safety. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | In August we celebrated 21 years of our wonderful Italian festa, Ferragosto, with approximately 110,000 visitors descending on Great North Road. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Millfield Fair compost giveaway and biodiversity display | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | In collaboration with Inner West Neighbour Aid (IWNA), the City of Canada Bay offi cially opened the 5 Senses Garden in February 2019 at a total cost of $373,895. Designed to promote inclusion, the space provides a nature play environment and accessible community garden, offering all local residents the opportunity to become involved in food growing and other activities. The garden features local indigenous plants, bush tucker and a beautiful path painted by indigenous artist, Joe Hurst. It is a peaceful space where visitors can enjoy the sensory pleasures of fragrant plants, artwork and the sounds of children using the playground. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | – Compost giveaways held at Bellbird on 12 March with 132 bags given away. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | 5 Senses Garden at Rhodes Park, Concord Winner of the Asset Management and Infrastructure Initiative (Projects under $1.5 million) at the 2019 Local Government Excellence Awards. The 5 Senses Garden at Rhodes Park in Concord West is a place for the entire community. It offers workshops, volunteering opportunities and a space for local growing and social connections. The garden provides tailored activities for residential care facilities, schools, hospital programs and other not-for-profi t organisations. C | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | 4 Return and Earn machines available in the LGA for redemption by residents. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Completion of the 5 Senses Garden in collaboration with Inner West Neighbour Aid at a cost of $373,895 • | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Millfield Fair compost giveaway and biodiversity display | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Jerilderie Saleyards During the year two sales were held at the Jerilderie Saleyard, with 20,083 sheep sold. egular maintenance at the yards has been performed during the year. he trc ash at erdere contnes to benet Council, with the Avdata system providing an income stream to help cover maintenance costs and epent repaceent he trc ash s aaabe to the travelling transport industry. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | In collaboration with Inner West Neighbour Aid (IWNA), the City of Canada Bay offi cially opened the 5 Senses Garden in February 2019 at a total cost of $373,895. Designed to promote inclusion, the space provides a nature play environment and accessible community garden, offering all local residents the opportunity to become involved in food growing and other activities. The garden features local indigenous plants, bush tucker and a beautiful path painted by indigenous artist, Joe Hurst. It is a peaceful space where visitors can enjoy the sensory pleasures of fragrant plants, artwork and the sounds of children using the playground. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Note that the introduction of the Return and Earn program has diverted approximately 647 tonnes of eligible drink containers away from the recycling collection. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cessnock | Regional |