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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | osted a total of 50 educational environmental sustainability workshops relating to Fermenting orkshop, Community ursery Open Days, furniture repair workshop, preserving foods and energy / water saving. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Celebrated DOC Day at onnyrigg Public School and esteld igh School, where children learned about bush tucker, created sand art and rubbed ochre to make artworks. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Delivered the Culinary Carnivale in Faireld City Centre attended by more than 5,000 people. The event featured MasterChef Contestant ryan Shu, The Three ssyrian Sisters and et ids Cooking. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Delivered the Culinary Carnivale in Faireld City Centre attended by more than 5,000 people. The event featured MasterChef Contestant ryan Shu, The Three ssyrian Sisters and et ids Cooking. • | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Provided support to esteld Sport igh School and onnyrigg Public School to hold meaningful activities for DOC eek 2018, including learning about bush tucker, creating sand art, and rubbing ochre to make artworks. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Supported outh Co-ab nc. to deliver the itchen Co-ab outh eek activity, bringing young people together to participate in a multicultural cooking class instructed by young leaders from CD communities. outh participants learned to cook while instructors shared stories about their cultural heritage and experiences. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | The hugely successful Moon Festival, the biggest celebration of south-east sian culture in Sydney, attracting more than 90,000 visitors to Cabramatta | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | eld the unar ew ear Festival in the Cabramatta and Canley eights Town Centres to welcome in the ear of the Pig. Over 10,000 visitors attended, which showcased lion dancers, re crackers, cultural entertainment and the creation of the world’s longest banh mi pork roll. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | dvocated for breastfeeding areas in public spaces, which was promoted through the reastfeeding elcome ere’ stickers across Council’s facilities, as well as businesses in Faireld City. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Strategic and se Planning dentify, map and coordinate planning for residential, commercial and agricultural land across Faireld City, as well as preparing oning certicates and representing Council in rural and urban matters with State and Federal overnments. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | nstalled lemon trees in planter boxes along the orsley Drive, Smitheld. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | % Food premises inspected that met compliance | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Food premises inspected | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | The hugely successful Moon Festival, the biggest celebration of south-east sian culture in Sydney, attracting more than 90,000 visitors to Cabramatta | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | eld the unar ew ear Festival in the Cabramatta and Canley eights Town Centres to welcome in the ear of the Pig. Over 10,000 visitors attended, which showcased lion dancers, re crackers, cultural entertainment and the creation of the world’s longest banh mi pork roll. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 Shoalhaven Annual Report | 1.1.05 – Develop plans which will enable a variety of housing options to be provided to the community and helps to connect people and places 1.1.05.1 Undertake projects in the Strategic Planning Works Program to meet community needs regarding housing and the built environment including implementing the Shoalhaven Affordable Housing Strategy | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Shoalhaven Annual Report | Commissioning the Bomaderry and Nowra sewage treatment plant upgrades and commencement of pipeline drilling to double the reclaimed water available for the irrigation of sports fields, golf courses and dairy farms | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Shoalhaven Annual Report | 3.1.01 -Work with business, government and other entities to build a strong and productive Shoalhaven economy 3.1.01.1 Develop, maintain and/ or enhance industry and government networks and relationships 0 Business networks supported: • South Eastern Australia Transport Strategy • lllawarra Shoal haven Joint Organisation – ED Group • Shoalhaven Defence Industry Group • Shoalhaven Professional Business Association • South Coast Beef Producers Association | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Shoalhaven Annual Report | 760 Primary food shop inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Shoalhaven Annual Report | Implement strategies to ensure hygienic skin penetration procedures, hygienic public swimming pools and hygienic food preparation and handling throughout the City | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Shoalhaven Annual Report | Retail food safety program results show 83% of businesses have a very good or excellent star rating. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| 2018-2021 | Promote Burwood CBD as a destination for food and culture | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2021 Final Delivery Program | Identify opportunities to implement sensory or community gardens in existing parks, reserves and open spaces | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2021 Final Delivery Program | Provide support for the establishment of sensory and community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2021 Final Delivery Program | Identify opportunities to implement sensory or community gardens in existing parks, reserves and open spaces | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2021 Final Delivery Program | Provide support for the establishment of sensory and community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2021 Final Delivery Program | Educate business owners on public health to ensure complaince with food regulations | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2021 Final Delivery Program | Undertake regular inspections of cooling towers and water systems, food premises and health, beauty and cosmetic premises to take action against risk | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Burwood | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2030 AGRICULTURAL STRATEGY | 11. Support local lobbying efforts for funding to allow Forbes TAFE to provide more agricultural courses locally (e.g. AgTech and basic farm management and other core skills). | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| 2018-2030 AGRICULTURAL STRATEGY | 12. Investigate the use of alternative sources of farm and industry labour including via existing visa classes and any future government policies to promote the settlement of new migrants in regional areas. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Forbes | Regional |