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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimbank Council Plan 2017–2021 | • Facilitate provision of diverse and affordable housing to meet community needs. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Council Plan 2017–2021 | • Housing is of good quality, well located and affordable | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Council Plan 2017–2021 | Housing is of good quality, well located and affordable | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Council Plan 2017–2021 | Food Safety (timeliness, service standard, cost, health and safety) | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Undertake a feasibility study that assesses the viability of establishing a small scale local food growing social enterprise in the Keilor Market Gardens | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Work with current producers to develop and implement a marketing strategy for the region aimed at attracting growers | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | • Support development of a brand / local identity to enhance marketing opportunities for the region | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Advocate for changes to the Victorian Planning Provisions to enable farm related retailing in green wedge areas Lead Council Department Strategic Planning Partners Council DPCD Timing Resources required Current and ongoing Internal resources | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Directions (20 years) • Support development of amenities, services and facilities that enrich visitor experiences, supporting eco and farm gate tourism | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | H. Tourism – Development of a vibrant, identifiable tourist precinct that provides access to and promotes local produce and eco-tourism experiences. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Objective (20 years) Development of a vibrant, identifiable tourist precinct that provides access to local produce and eco-tourism experiences | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Support for a local tourist industry based around local produce and eco-tourism experiences. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Work with current producers to develop and implement a marketing strategy for the region aimed at attracting growers as | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | • Support local food distribution projects that may support the viability of the Keilor Market Gardens | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Assist Keilor Market Gardens farmers access local food distribution networks across metropolitan Melbourne such as farmers markets | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | • Encourage farmers to improve soil and vegetation management and support them to improve farm productivity and adapt to change | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | • Support development of a brand / local identity to enhance marketing opportunities for the region • Support land owners access business and financial training and advice | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | • Support development of value adding processes such as cutting, processing and packaging | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Advocate for advisory services and financial support to assist farmers on marginal land exit the land | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Advocate for extension of drought assistance initiatives to farmers in Brimbank | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Advocate for State and Commonwealth funding and policy initiatives that support local and peri-urban food production | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Assist Keilor Market Gardens farmers access local food distribution networks across metropolitan Melbourne such as farmers markets | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | F. Agriculture – A resilient, productive farming precinct that supports lifestyle farming and takes advantage of emerging opportunities and local markets. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | In 2030 the Brimbank Green Wedge will be valued and enjoyed by the community for its rural atmosphere, rich biodiversity, cultural heritage and scenic landscape. Land owners will be supported to adjust to change and pursue sustainable land management practices, including innovative farming schemes that take advantage of emerging opportunities and local markets. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Investigate the feasibility of engaging local farmers in the Western Region to contract grow produce for local markets such as green grocers, restaurants, cafes and community cooperatives | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Objective (20 years) A resilient, productive farming precinct that supports lifestyle farming and takes advantage of emerging opportunities and local markets | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Provide information packs to farmers about funding sources and business support services as part of regular newsletter bulletins | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Re-enforcement of the agricultural role of the Keilor Market Gardens with an emphasis on facilitating lifestyle farming and supporting local farmers to adjust to change. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Support land owners access financial support for environmental works, including native vegetation offsets | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |
| Brimbank Green Wedge Management Plan | Undertake a feasibility study that assesses the viability of establishing a small scale local food growing social enterprise in the Keilor Market Gardens | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Brimbank | Metropolitan |