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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| Bayside Open Space Strategy | There is an opportunity to use the open space network to contribute to the access the community has to food by setting aside land for community gardens and planting edible food which is available to the community to harvest, encouraging farmer‟s markets and food swap meets on Council owned land. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Bayside Walking Strategy | Supporting facilities To what degree supporting facilities, such as water bubbler, toilets, rest areas and weather protection, at appropriate locations is provided. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Bayside Walking Strategy | Increase the proportion of shopping trips by walking from 21 | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Bee keeping in Stonnington | Lacking the time or experience to keep bees? Host a beehive through Backyard Honey. They provide training, equipment and ongoing support required for urban beekeeping. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Bee keeping in Stonnington | Always comply with the Apiary Code of Practice. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Bee keeping in Stonnington | In Stonnington residents can only keep two recreational beehives. To keep more than two hives you must register as an apiarist with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries. Your hives, the positioning and the maintenance of them must be compliant with the Apiary Code of Practice May 2011. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Bee keeping in Stonnington | In Stonnington, residents are required to obtain a Poultry Permit to keep chickens, quails or other bird species. This is to ensure poultry are kept in a safe and humane manner and neighbours are aware and approve of the situation. The permit is free and requires inspection of your property and coop. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Bee keeping in Stonnington | Join an association or club that can provide ongoing support and advice. Try local groups: Victorian Apiarists' Association or The Beekeepers' Club Lacking the time or experience to keep bees? Host a beehive through Backyard Honey. They provide training, equipment and ongoing support required for urban beekeeping. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Collaborate with relevant agencies and the private sector to increase the diversity and affordability of new and existing housing, particularly to meet the needs of our ageing population. Progress Measures Community Indicators • Housing affordability • Homelessness • Diversity of private housing • Residential aged care facilities | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Goal 6: We are leaders in sustainable living and support innovative approaches to resource recovery and the production of renewable energy and food. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Strategy Ensure land use planning and resource use protects the quality of the natural environment, the existing character of rural landscapes and the high value agricultural land. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Support collaborative community based sustainability initiatives, the regional food economy and programs and policies which address the causes and impacts of climate change in particular those relating to renewable energy. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Sustainable Living 13 Goal 6: We are leaders in sustainable living and support innovative approaches to resource recovery and the production of renewable energy and food. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Potential long-term economic growth opportunities: In addition to agribusiness and tourism, future long-term economic growth opportunities for the Shire may include: becoming a base for innovation in information, communication and technology, alternative energies, medical research, food processing and ocean resources; community and personal care; retirement living and leisure; residential aged care; reskilling an ageing workforce; and preventative health and wellness | Sustainability and Environment | Local, sustainable food processing | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Potential long-term economic growth opportunities: In addition to agribusiness and tourism, future long-term economic growth opportunities for the Shire may include: becoming a base for innovation in information, communication and technology, alternative energies, medical research, food processing and ocean resources; community and personal care; retirement living and leisure; residential aged care; reskilling an ageing workforce; and preventative health and wellness | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Infrastructure milestones • Boutique food industry trails | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Potential long-term economic growth opportunities: In addition to agribusiness and tourism, future long-term economic growth opportunities for the Shire may include: becoming a base for innovation in information, communication and technology, alternative energies, medical research, food processing and ocean resources; community and personal care; retirement living and leisure; residential aged care; reskilling an ageing workforce; and preventative health and wellness | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2040 | Support collaborative community based sustainability initiatives, the regional food economy and programs and policies which address the causes and impacts of climate change in particular those relating to renewable energy. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Food Donation Education Program | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Identify the barriers to food donation (from supermarkets, clubs etc) to organisations, for distribution to those most in need. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Continue WTF “Waste the Facts” campaign and increase engagement with businesses | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Food Donation Education Program | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Community Strategic Plan goals Goal 6: We are leaders in sustainable living and support innovative approaches to resource recovery and the production of renewable energy and food | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 Actions Develop and deliver Council’s biosecurity duty to protect our agricultural lands and enhance our natural systems Ongoing / Project Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 Activities Ongoing Monitor priority weeds on public and private lands. Monitor and control, rabbits on public reserves Ongoing Implement 2019-20 actions of the South East Regional Weed Management Committee Responsible person Biosecurity & Invasive Species Coordinator Biosecurity & Invasive Species Coordinator | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Develop and deliver Council’s biosecurity duty to protect our agricultural lands and enhance our natural systems E | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | The table below (Table 1) sets out the scenario for the General Rates for 2019 – 2020. Table 1 Rates with 2.70 per cent increase. Category Residential Farmland Business Mining Total Ad- valorem Amount ¢ in dollar 0.40763 0.40763 0.72130 0.72130 Base Rate $ Base Rate % $506.00 $506.00 $506.00 $506.00 45.00% 23.26% 18.91% 0.00% Number of Assessments 18,091 786 854 0 Rate Yield $ Rate Yield % $20,340,352 83.58% $1,710,004 $2,285,157 $0 7.03% 9.39% 0.00% $24,335,514 100.00% Categorisation of all rateable land in the Council area has been undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 15 of the Local Government Act 1993. Council has used the following categories of rateable land: Farmland Land used genuinely for primary production. The dominant use of the land must be for the business or industry of grazing, dairying, the growing of crops etc. The activities must have a significant and commercial purpose or character and be engaged in for the purpose of profit on a continuous or repetitive basis. Rural residential land will not be categorised as farmland. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | What we do Provide control of priority weeds and pests through the provision of services, information and education in accordance with Council’s policies and relevant legislation including the Biosecurity Act 2015. What the community has said Weed control on farmland and in sensitive locations and protection of trees on public land are important Council services Weed control on farmland and in sensitive locations has lower levels of satisfaction than some other Council services Want better weed control | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | No. saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Coordinate drought response and water supply extraction, water quality monitoring, catchment assessment and recycled water use activities | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Bega Valley Shire Council Revised Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Continue WTF “Waste the Facts” campaign and increase engagement with businesses | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bega | Regional |