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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Prepare a draft affordable housing policy. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Providing a diverse range of housing choices to meet the variety of household types, income and lifestyles | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Giving community grants to BIKEast, COA Sydney | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Tea Topics talk series. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Giving community grants to BIKEast, COA Sydney | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Upgraded 10 raingardens, 3 new water fountains, energy ecient sensor lighting in amenities blocks and a public electric vehicle charging station installed in the Kiaora Place car park. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | 8.3.1 Encourage greater community participation in waste reduction, recycling and composting initiatives. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Encourage the recycling of organics through the 3 Council Compost Revolution | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | 3,800 tonnes of organics collected and 55% of our red lid waste bin processed into compost and diverted from landfill | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | 8.3.1 Encourage greater community participation in waste reduction, recycling and composting initiatives. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Encourage the recycling of organics through the 3 Council Compost Revolution | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | In addition to its role as a community builder and planner, Council also protects public health and wellbeing and provides services including food safety, public | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | 4 spet ood preses te per er to esre ople t ood set standards. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | 6.1.1.2: Develop strategies and models that will assist the provision of affordable housing choices consistent with the North District Plan, as part of the preparation of a Ku-ring-gai Housing Strategy. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | C6.1.1.3: Investigate opportunities to provide a range of housing choices as part of the preparation of a Ku-ring-gai Housing Strategy. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Delivery Program Term Achievement – 3 Year C6.1.1: Council’s planning approach to the provision of housing across Ku-ring-gai is responsive and addresses the supply, choice and affordability needs of the community and the changing population. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | A fortnightly recycling collection per occupancy using 120 litre containers for food and beverage containers | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | A fortnightly recycling collection service for food and beverage containers from a container provided by Council | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | A weekly recycling collection service for paper products and food and beverage containers from a container provided by Council | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | C5.1.1.5: Implement the Food Safety Protection program in accordance with the NSW Food Authority Agreement. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | 19/20 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | 2. Advocate for affordable and diverse housing choices | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Advocate for affordable and diverse housing choices | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Build community capacity and address housing affordability by implementing a Homeshare program (Parramatta Housemates) to match young people seeking accommodation with elderly people, living alone | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Implement the priority actions within the Affordable Housing Policy | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | July 2020 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Measure | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Target | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Work | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Expand | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |