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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | ID No. INDICATOR MEASURE/S IDOEPH01 # Food premises inspected. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Includes immunisation, food control, health centres etc. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Respond to reports of single case food borne illness connected with retail and non-retail food premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | 1.2.5 Build on the success of existing events: Henry Lawson; ex residents and supporters; food events. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | 1.4.2 Strives to foster and maintain a strong and progressive agricultural sector: collaborative exchange forums; brand and skills development; and bring together farm and other business sectors. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Strategic Outcome 1.1 Actions A strong and progressive agricultural sector is maintained. Tasks 1.1.1. Progressive upgrade of roads to B Double + Higher Mass Limits (HML) standards, etc. Carry out road upgrading and improvement programmes eg: FAG, Roads to Recovery, 3 X 3, State Highways, Regional Roads. Measure: Kms of road upgraded. 1.1.2 Promote rail freight where feasible Continue participation in rail alliance for re-opening Blayney – Cowra – Demondrille rail line, including Greenethorpe spur line. Measure: Number of meetings attended by delegates. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Strategic Outcomes 5.5 There is support for local agricultural industry in adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices in the context of climate change. Actions 5.5.1 Support and promote local and regional sustainability forums, public developments Tasks Publicise relevant forums in Council Newsletter and website. Measure: Number of relevant forums publicised. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Undertake one (1) exchange forum; industry to drive brand and skills development workshops; and conduct one joint gathering of ag and town business. Measure: Forums held by June 2018. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Includes camping areas and caravan parks; tourism and area promotion; industrial development promotion; sale yards and markets | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | • Cabramatta Moon Festival – one of the biggest celebration of south-east Asian culture in Sydney, attracting 90,000 visitors to Cabramatta | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Fairfield Showground Markets | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Ensure LEP delivers diversity and housing choice from zones providing for houses, flats, townhouses, duplexes and shop top housing, including near centres | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Ensure planning controls require a diverse range of housing types and encourage housing that is adaptable, accessible and affordable | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Explore options and investigate opportunities for the provision and /or development of affordable / key worker housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Identify opportunities to acquire affordable rental housing to contribute to affordable housing availability | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Increase the opportunity for older people to access appropriate and affordable housing options, including residential aged care, without leaving Lane Cove | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | To promote a range of affordable and sustainable housing options in response to changing demographics and government policies | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Promote activities which share information and experiences relating to culture e.g. Food, etiquette, cultural dress etc | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Ongoing implementation of “Love Where You Live” Program to promote a sense of community spirit and encourage a safe, vibrant community including initiatives for Open Space (e.g. Street Library or garden) | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Ongoing implementation of “Love Where You Live” Program to promote a sense of community spirit and encourage a safe, vibrant community including initiatives for Open Space (e.g. Street Library or garden) | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Investigate potential sites for a container deposit location in the Local Government Area | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan | Food & Health Inspections – % compliance with regulations. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Lane Cove | Metropolitan |
| 2019/20 Budget (including Strategic Resource Plan) | $15,000 new initiative in 2019/20 for an organic food waste pilot; | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |
| 2019/20 Budget (including Strategic Resource Plan) | cost of an organic food waste pilot (total cost $15,000 | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |
| 2019/20 Budget (including Strategic Resource Plan) | Council has also budgeted to fund $10,000 of the $15,000 total cost of the organic food waste pilot by transferring surplus funds from the green waste reserve in 2019/20. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |
| 2019/20 Budget (including Strategic Resource Plan) | Major Initiatives Other Initiatives $15,000 conduct an organic food waste pilot | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |
| 2019/20 Budget (including Strategic Resource Plan) | non-recurrent expenditure of $15,000 for an organic food waste pilot | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |
| 2019/20 Budget (including Strategic Resource Plan) | Organic food waste pilot | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |
| 2019/20 Budget (including Strategic Resource Plan) | Strategic Objective 2: Play our part in protecting the local, national and globally significant values within our natural environment for future generations 3) $15,000 conduct an organic food waste pilot; | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |
| 2019/20 Budget (including Strategic Resource Plan) | Exp Inc NET 1 0 1 Forecast Actual 2018/19 $'000 2 (0) 2 Budget 2019/20 $'000 2 (0) 2 Exp Inc NET 87 (56) 31 93 (35) 58 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Queenscliff | Regional |