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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | Cool Climate Beef regional brand. industry such as Bega and Devondale. The strength of a united efforts will spread marketing and business development costs, but also increase capacity to supply larger order and therefore open up larger markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | Food and Beverage Manufacturing opportunities The Blayney region has a collection of businesses based on the manufacture, transport, storage and wholesale of food products, which make up a substantial part of the local economy. There are also current proposals before Council for the development of a goat abattoir that would add to the productive capacity of this sector. Recommendations Facilitate export and trade information for parties interested in developing export relationships. This could involve seminars and workshops from trade or professional bodies. sites, potential Food and Beverage Manufacturing businesses may be attracted to the region by assistance measures, including tax or rate rebates, service fee reductions and/or development assistance. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | Promote a ‘Cool Beef’ cooperative It was suggested that individual farms could link efforts to create united cooperatives etc to sell beef to these markets, rather than attempting to each do this individually. The strength of a united efforts will not only spread marketing and business development costs, but also increase capacity to supply larger orders and open up larger markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | Promote a ‘Cool Beef’ cooperative to Asian markets. It was suggested that individual farms could link efforts to create united cooperatives etc to sell beef to these markets, rather than attempting to each do this individually. The strength of a united efforts will not only spread marketing and business development costs, but also increase capacity to supply larger orders and open up larger markets. Whilst this would largely be private farm led initiative, Council could act as a catalyst to convene farms to suggest the concept and then actively participate in a support capacity for such an initiative. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | Cool Climate Beef regional brand. industry such as Bega and Devondale. The strength of a united efforts will spread marketing and business development costs, but also increase capacity to supply larger order and therefore open up larger markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | Engage with CTLX and stock transport companies to better understand road and transport issues, such as problem routes, high mass vehicle and road train access | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | Food and Beverage Manufacturing opportunities The Blayney region has a collection of businesses based on the manufacture, transport, storage and wholesale of food products, which make up a substantial part of the local economy. There are also current proposals before Council for the development of a goat abattoir that would add to the productive capacity of this sector. Recommendations Facilitate export and trade information for parties interested in developing export relationships. This could involve seminars and workshops from trade or professional bodies. sites, potential Food and Beverage Manufacturing businesses may be attracted to the region by assistance measures, including tax or rate rebates, service fee reductions and/or development assistance. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | Promote a ‘Cool Beef’ cooperative It was suggested that individual farms could link efforts to create united cooperatives etc to sell beef to these markets, rather than attempting to each do this individually. The strength of a united efforts will not only spread marketing and business development costs, but also increase capacity to supply larger orders and open up larger markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | to Asian markets. It was suggested that individual farms could link efforts to create united cooperatives etc to sell beef to these markets, rather than attempting to each do this individually. The strength of a united efforts will not only spread marketing and business development costs, but also increase capacity to supply larger orders and open up larger markets. Whilst this would largely be private farm led initiative, Council could act as a catalyst to convene farms to suggest the concept and then actively participate in a support capacity for such an initiative. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney 2020 Master Plan and Implementation Strategy | There are also current proposals before Council for the development of a goat abattoir that would add to the productive capacity of this sector. | Sustainability and Environment | Local, sustainable food processing | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 | 2.3 Our local planning instruments support the agricultural, industry, business/tourism and residential growth demands in a sustainable manner | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 | Growth will be achieved in a sustainable manner with industry, coexisting with the productive farming land, open space, protecting the environment and restoring as a feature our built and natural heritage. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 | All levels of government need to work together to plan for ongoing works and capital projects that will improve the Blayney Shire road network and other assets | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 | The Local and Visitor Economy Strategic Objectives 3.1 A viable and productive, sustainable agricultural sector with opportunities for niche production and access to markets | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Sport & Recreation Plan | Provide BBQ, picnic, bins and water bubbler as part of new amenity block or as standalone structure | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Sport & Recreation Plan | Provide seating and water bubbler (if possible) at corner of Barker and Selwyn Streets, in vicinity of school/bus stop | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Sport & Recreation Plan | Investigate the incorporation of a community garden in Mandurama Recreation Ground | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Sport & Recreation Plan | Investigate the incorporation of a community garden in Mandurama Recreation Ground | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Sport & Recreation Plan | Provide additional seating along Naylor Street boundary of Carcoar Sports Ground and service with power and water for food truck services when needed | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blayney Shire Sport & Recreation Plan | Other user groups Returned Services League, and Blayney farmers markets | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Blue Mountains Local Housing Strategy 2020 | Affordable Housing Review to be undertaken to investigate need for affordable housing and strategies to meet these needs in the Blue Mountains | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Blue Mountains Local Housing Strategy 2020 | Investigate the development of an Affordable Housing Review for the Blue Mountains, | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| blue mountains community strategic plan 2035 | • Housing that supports the diverse needs of our community • Housing that young people can afford to rent and buy • Housing of different sizes | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| blue mountains community strategic plan 2035 | 4.4.a Support provision of a range of housing choices to meet diverse needs, including adaptable and well-designed medium density and infill development to facilitate housing affordability and ageing in place | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| blue mountains community strategic plan 2035 | 4.4.b Undertake broad approaches to facilitate affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| blue mountains community strategic plan 2035 | Develop and implement a Blue Mountains City Council Local Housing Strategy | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| blue mountains community strategic plan 2035 | Diversity in housing size and type | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| blue mountains community strategic plan 2035 | Housing that can meet the needs of our population at different life stages that is affordable, accessible and well designed | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| blue mountains community strategic plan 2035 | Housing that provides residents with affordable housing options | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| blue mountains community strategic plan 2035 | live objective 4.4 The City’s housing meets the diverse needs of the community | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |