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 2018/2019 | EAT ART NIGHT MARKETS The Eat Art Night Markets at Kogarah Town Square and Hurstville Plaza during autumn featured a range of stalls, including art and crafts, a variety of international cuisine and entertainment. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | P.150 – Grants and donations. Local Sewing Group; Boomerang Bags Project. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | MR 404 Drought Relief Program Naree S/Bends Allocation: $300,000.00 Expenditure: $300,164.13 Why are roads getting funding in drought? Poor sections of road, particularly those with corrugate, can have a huge impact on poor condition stock being transported and can add extra time to trips. What roads are going to be upgraded? All Council roads are eligible. The application for funding will be communicated direct to Councils. Council applied and was successful under the program and received the maximum allocation of $300,000.00 to seal the corrugated S/Bends at Naree on MR 404 Bourke Hungerford road. Council sealed 2.8 km of road to give relief for graziers to transport their stock in drought conditions. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bourke | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Narani Childcare Centre created a bush tucker garden through a joint project with Brenden Moore from the Sydney Botanical Gardens and the Kurranulla men's group. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | P.82 – Developing our Built Environment; BE1.3.2 Conduct public health and food inspections. Comment: Food and Public Health inspections have been conducted within the Lithgow LGA in accordance with the Food Regulation Partnership, Food Act 2010, and Public Health Act 2003. In 2018/2019, Council commenced inspections of food premises at temporary events. All complaints made in relation to food premises are investigated and actions resolved or determined within 24 hours. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | New programs and markets encourage a strong nighttime economy and activate the Kogarah and Hurstville City Centres. For example, Eat Art Night Markets is a multicultural community event which utilises the public space within the Hurstville Plaza and Kogarah Town Square. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | RAIN Rangoli Folk and Food festival | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Ninety per cent of projects have been completed included major and minor works across all parks. These include new amenities buildings at Claydon Reserve, Renown Park, several new playgrounds include Meade Park, new drinking fountains, resurfacing basketball courts at Stuart Park, additional picnic shelters and seating. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Oatley Community Hall – permaculture classes | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Council also coordinated a litter audit program at a local public school, composting and worm farming workshops for the community | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Council provided composting and worm farming workshops, presented at the Litter Congress 2019, presented to community groups regarding waste education and a worm farming practices workshop. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | INTERGENERATIONAL GARDEN We partnered with Project Youth and TAFE in June 2019 to create an intergenerational garden at the Hurstville senior citizens' halls. The garden features seedlings of beetroot, leeks, lettuce and herbs, and offers young local people who have experienced difficulties the opportunity to try out various jobs and training. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | REDUCING LANDFILL WITH EVERY CUPPA During the year Council introduced reusable coffee cups as an initiative to reduce landfill. Through media releases and social media posts, Council encouraged the community to help the environment, reduce landfill and save money every time they have a coffee, by purchasing a Broken Hill KeepCup. Working with the business community is critical in reducing the City’s environmental footprint and through consultation, high-quality reusable coffee cups were made available for sale at Chalky’s, Charlotte’s, Silly Goat, Silver City Café and the Royal Exchange Coffee Window; along with all Council facilities. Reusable cups have gained popularity in recent times due to the large number of disposable cups that end up in landfill or littering the countryside. This zero-profit initiative from Council is a way Broken Hill can contribute to a better environment. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Broken Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Narani Childcare Centre created a bush tucker garden through a joint project with Brenden Moore from the Sydney Botanical Gardens and the Kurranulla men's group. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Advocated for the continued supply of secure and affordable quality water supply for the City by: • Corresponding 18 times with Government bodies/Ministers on matters relating to Broken Hill’s water supply. • Forwarding five submissions to Parliamentary inquiries. • Forwarding two motions to Local Government Conferences. • General Manager and Mayor meeting with the Deputy Premier and Member for Barwon regarding water issues. • A Water Protest March/Day of Action being held in Broken Hill on 3 November 2018. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Broken Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Oatley Community Hall – permaculture classes | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | REDUCING LANDFILL WITH A REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG From 1 July 2018, retailers were no longer able to supply single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags less than 35 microns in thickness to customers free or at a charge. This included compostable, degradable and biodegradable bags as they break down in the environment in the same way as conventional plastic shopping bags and can still harm the environment. Council and other community organisations supported and continue to support the ban of plastic bags in Broken Hill by promoting the use of reusable bags that are made from 100% recycled materials. The vision is for Broken Hill to become plastic bag free and demonstrate our commitment to becoming an environmentally conscious and sustainable city. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Broken Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | OTHER KEY INDICATORS – 4 composting and worm farming workshops for 80 residents | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | REDUCING LANDFILL WITH EVERY CUPPA During the year Council introduced reusable coffee cups as an initiative to reduce landfill. Through media releases and social media posts, Council encouraged the community to help the environment, reduce landfill and save money every time they have a coffee, by purchasing a Broken Hill KeepCup. Working with the business community is critical in reducing the City’s environmental footprint and through consultation, high-quality reusable coffee cups were made available for sale at Chalky’s, Charlotte’s, Silly Goat, Silver City Café and the Royal Exchange Coffee Window; along with all Council facilities. Reusable cups have gained popularity in recent times due to the large number of disposable cups that end up in landfill or littering the countryside. This zero-profit initiative from Council is a way Broken Hill can contribute to a better environment. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Broken Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Started the Intergenerational Horticultural and Gardening Project for young people | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Food Regulation Partnership | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Broken Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | the introduction of composting at the Centres, | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2019 | Council in 2017/18 also successfully applied for $7.15m through the NSW Government Growing Local Economies Fund for new infrastructure in North Goulburn that will enable further industrial growth. These funds will enable the infrastructure for a Poultry Processing Plant that is expected to employ over two hundred people. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Annual Report 2019 | CSP Strategy EC4 Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovate agricultural industry Delivery Program Action EC4.1 Implement priority actions in Employment Lands Strategy (ELS) EC4.1.1 Activity Implement planning controls and opportunities that support existing and emerging industries in the region Measure Completion of actions Status The ELS has various short term actions, many of which are in progress or completed. Timeframes vary for some of the actions that involve rezoning etc. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Annual Report 2019 | EC4 Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovate agricultural industry | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Annual Report 2019 | The Library also partnered with the popular Aussie Night Markets to bring delicious food with their amazing international food trucks and kids zone. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Annual Report 2019 | At the beginning of the financial year we adopted the Southern Tablelands Regional Economic Development Strategy which was developed in conjunction with the NSW Government, Upper Lachlan Shire Council and Yass Valley Council. The strategy sets out a vision to grow the region’s core strengths in agriculture, energy, extractive industries, aged care, transport and tourism. It sets out a long term economic vision for the four years from 2018-2022, and the focus is now implementation of the actions set out by the document. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Annual Report 2019 | CSP Strategy EC4 Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovate agricultural industry Delivery Program Action EC4.1 Implement priority actions in Employment Lands Strategy (ELS) EC4.1.1 Activity Implement planning controls and opportunities that support existing and emerging industries in the region Measure Completion of actions Status The ELS has various short term actions, many of which are in progress or completed. Timeframes vary for some of the actions that involve rezoning etc. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Annual Report 2019 | EC4 Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovate agricultural industry | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Annual Report 2019 | Annual Fines Feast took place in November & December with many Library members taking advantage of the opportunity to donate food items and have any overdue fines waived. Donated food items were given to the Salvation Army for their Christmas hampers | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |