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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Digital Connectivity: fast and reliable internet access (NBN rollout) as well as mobile reception in the Cowra Shire would facilitate on-farm uptake of spatial technology to enhance productivity. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Establish a local working group to investigate opportunities to improve regional branding of agricultural products | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | It will also involve working closely with manufacturing businesses and agricultural businesses to advocate for sustainability and energy solutions, such as biomass, that leverage the existing endowments in the region and produce by-products (energy and fertiliser) that meet local demand. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | The objectives of this Strategy are to: • sustain and develop the production of high-value agricultural products and subsequent distribution to markets through efficient transport links | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | THERE ARE FIVE S   S 1 2 3 4 5 Sustain and develop the region’s AGRICULTURAL advantage Ensuring the region produces high value agricultural products and distributes these to markets through efficient transport links | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | This strategy proposes to sustain existing specialisations in the sector, as well as developing the sector by addressing some of the barriers it faces. The strategy proposes to sustain this sector by improving the regional branding of agricultural products as well as capitalising on the presence of agricultural innovation and research facilities in the region. It also proposes to work towards improving key transport links, which were identified as key barriers to growth for industry in the region. This will involve advocating for improvements to the highways and the railway lines that link Cowra and the Central West to domestic and export markets. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Continue to facilitate and promote better utilisation of infrastructure and amenity at Cowra’s DPI Agricultural Research and Advisory Station for testing innovation and technology in the sector | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Continue to work closely with Cowra’s DPI Agricultural Research and Advisory Station for testing innovation and technology in the sector. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Continue to facilitate and promote better utilisation of infrastructure and amenity at Cowra’s DPI Agricultural Research and Advisory Station for testing innovation and technology in the sector | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Continue to work closely with Cowra’s DPI Agricultural Research and Advisory Station for testing innovation and technology in the sector. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Continue to advocate for the construction of the Maldon to Dombarton Railway Line • Continue to advocate for the reinstalment and upgrade of the Blayney to Demondrille Rail Line • Continue to advocate (with other Councils) for a fast transport corridor across the Blue Mountains • Advocate for improvements to the Lachlan Valley Way • Determine the preferred route for a long term heavy vehicle bypass • Replace the deteriorating low level bridge as identified to favourably connect with current and potential future transport corridors | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Continue to advocate for the construction of the Maldon to Dombarton Railway Line. Continue to advocate for the reinstatement and upgrade of the Blayney to Demondrille Rail Line. In conjunction with other Councils in the region continue to advocate for a fast transport corridor across the Blue Mountains connecting the regions to Sydney. Advocate for improvements to the Lachlan Valley Way. Determine the preferred route for a long term heavy vehicle bypass of the Cowra CBD. Replace the deteriorating low level bridge as identified to favourably connect with current and potential future transport corridors. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES ACTIONS • Road and rail transport: successful advocacy (potentially in coordination with other economic regions) for upgrades to highways and rail links would reduce the long-term cost profile of agricultural enterprises in the region. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | The objectives of this Strategy are to: • sustain and develop the production of high-value agricultural products and subsequent distribution to markets through efficient transport links | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | THERE ARE FIVE S S 1 2 3 4 5 Sustain and develop the region’s AGRICULTURAL advantage Ensuring the region produces high value agricultural products and distributes these to markets through efficient transport links | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | This strategy proposes to sustain existing specialisations in the sector, as well as developing the sector by addressing some of the barriers it faces. The strategy proposes to sustain this sector by improving the regional branding of agricultural products as well as capitalising on the presence of agricultural innovation and research facilities in the region. It also proposes to work towards improving key transport links, which were identified as key barriers to growth for industry in the region. This will involve advocating for improvements to the highways and the railway lines that link Cowra and the Central West to domestic and export markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Investigate options for composting organic waste at the Cowra Materials Recycling Facility | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| COWRA SHIRE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Investigate options for composting organic waste at the Cowra Materials Recycling Facility. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| CREATE Georges River CULTURAL STRATEGY | Co-locate studios and makerspaces with other Council operated initiatives or venues eg. artist studios and community gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| CREATE Georges River CULTURAL STRATEGY | opportunities to co-locate spaces eg. community gardens next to artist studios, to stimulate the cross-pollination of ideas and to increase the diversity of cultural output | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| CREATE Georges River CULTURAL STRATEGY | Co-locate studios and makerspaces with other Council operated initiatives or venues eg. artist studios and community gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| CREATE Georges River CULTURAL STRATEGY | opportunities to co-locate spaces eg. community gardens next to artist studios, to stimulate the cross-pollination of ideas and to increase the diversity of cultural output | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Create Lane Cove Cultural Plan | Ensure Council’s events and festivals can evolve as a platform for cross-cultural engagement, education and celebration. For example, introduce different elements such as multicultural food festival, cooking classes or international food market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| Create Lane Cove Cultural Plan | Developed activities that support different needs eg. Men’s Community Kitchen | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| Create Lane Cove Cultural Plan | Support initiatives that assist in providing a safe and creative space for men to build friendships and engage in arts and cultural activities for the purposes of preventing social isolation, e.g. Men’s Shed; cooking classes | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| Create Lane Cove Cultural Plan | Ensure Council’s events and festivals can evolve as a platform for cross-cultural engagement, education and celebration. For example, introduce different elements such as multicultural food festival, cooking classes or international food market | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| Create Lane Cove Cultural Plan | Support initiatives that assist in providing a safe and creative space for men to build friendships and engage in arts and cultural activities for the purposes of preventing social isolation, e.g. Men’s Shed; cooking classes | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| Create Lane Cove Cultural Plan | Ensure Council’s events and festivals can evolve as a platform for cross-cultural engagement, education and celebration. For example, introduce different elements such as multicultural food festival, cooking classes or international food market | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| Create Lane Cove Cultural Plan | Promote activities which share information and experiences relating to culture and food, etiquette and protocol, music, dancing, art, cultural dress and performances | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| Creating the future Council Plan 2019 | 4.2.4 Develop a local food brand for Cardinia Shire in partnership with the community. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Cardinia | Metropolitan |