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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Develop specifications and specific information for Council and contracted service providers to avoid, reduce and recycle waste, eliminate single use plastic and have zero litter creation. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Conduct community programs, information sessions, training and promotion of home composting and wormfarming as the preferred way to manage unavoidable food waste. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Conduct community programs, information sessions, training and promotion of home composting and wormfarming as the preferred way to manage unavoidable food waste. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Continue to advocate and work with other councils and MWRRG for regional green waste recycling facilities that have the capacity to process current and projected volumes of garden waste and expand to incorporate food waste. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Develop education strategies, promote and provide information and education on food waste avoidance and reduction through focussed programs and workshops. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Develop specifications and specific information for Council and contracted service providers to avoid, reduce and recycle waste, eliminate single use plastic and have zero litter creation. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Engage all Council staff to undertake actions as prescribed in the Waste & Litter Strategy and Action Plan. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Food waste trial 2017/18 | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Major Strategy Initiatives A. Achieving best value waste and recycling (social, economic and environmental) outcomes B. Tackling issues around food waste | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Monitor the proportions by weight/volume of recyclables and compostable garden and food waste in waste bins as shown by periodic | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | No. CL6. Recommended Actions Targets Supported Develop and implement a policy and action plan, with the aim of eliminating the use of single use plastic at Council events and events on Council land and venues 1,9 Major Strategy Initiatives A, D Additional costs or resources May include ongoing annual budget considerations | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Promote waste reduction actions that reduce common litter items such as plastic shopping bags and beverage containers. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Reduce food in landfilled kerbside waste | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Darebin Waste and Litter Strategy ACTION PLAN 2017-2020 | Review the provision of organic (food and green) waste recycling services commencing with a trial in 2017. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | Establish partnerships with developers and | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | In conjunction with regional stakeholders plan and implement a Regional Housing Strategy | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | Maintain partnerships with Wentworth Community Housing to increase supply of social and affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | Parks and reserves (pet friendly, toilets, drinking water, facilities, standard of ovals, weed control, improve quality, drainage, play areas for young people) | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | 5.3.3. Plan for a balance of agriculture, natural environment and housing that delivers viable rural production and maintains rural character. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | conservation, tourism, recreation and leisure Management Plan. uses within our floodplains. 2. Explore business opportunities in 'green space' to use floodplain lands. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | Planning instruments and other landuse documents to include provisions for agricultural business activities within environmental constraints and strengths of the Hawkesbury. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | Work in partnership with businesses, community and public health agencies to promote access to safe, nutritious, affordable and sustainably produced food | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | Planning instruments and other landuse documents to include provisions for agricultural business activities within environmental constraints and strengths of the Hawkesbury | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| De l i very Program 2017 -2021 | Planning instruments and other landuse documents to include provisions for agricultural business activities within environmental constraints and strengths of the Hawkesbury. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| DELIVER Y PROGRAM 2017–2021 | Affordable Housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Willoughby | Metropolitan |
| DELIVER Y PROGRAM 2017–2021 | Our key strategic directions are: • Deliver great urban design & landscaping • Improve transport, traffic and parking • Promote affordable housing • Stimulate economic development • Reduce our footprint • Optimise our facilities • Improve Council business & governance | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Willoughby | Metropolitan |
| DELIVER Y PROGRAM 2017–2021 | Progressing affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Willoughby | Metropolitan |
| DELIVER Y PROGRAM 2017–2021 | PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING • Affordable Housing: 3.6 – Development Proposal drafted and partner secured in 2018 – Implementation of Affordable Housing project commenced | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Willoughby | Metropolitan |
| DELIVER Y PROGRAM 2017–2021 | This Delivery Program focus for this Council is to: • Deliver great urban design & landscaping • Improve transport, traffic and parking • Promote affordable housing • Stimulate economic development • Reduce our footprint • Optimise our facilities • Improve Council business & governance | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Willoughby | Metropolitan |
| DELIVER Y PROGRAM 2017–2021 | 4.3 – Create memorable food destinations. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Willoughby | Metropolitan |