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 & Budget 2019-2020 | expanded | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Promote community gardens to encourage sustainability and use of open spaces F | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Review the draft Community Gardens Policy in response to Social Infrastructure Strategy and feedback from users and seek funding through Better Neighbourhoods Program and other funding sources | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Promote community gardens to encourage sustainability and use of open spaces | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Review the draft Community Gardens Policy in response to Social Infrastructure Strategy and feedback from users and seek funding through Better Neighbourhoods Program and other funding sources | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Increase waste diversion from landfill and reduce resource consumption | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Investigate waste-to-energy, biodigestion gasification and alternative system to divert food organics nappy from general waste bins | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Work with business and industry to reduce plastics and packaging including plastic bag bans | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Fire safety, swimming pool safety, building compliance, health safety, food outlets safety and protection of the natural environment from all forms of pollution | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan & Budget 2019-2020 | Management of food outlets health and safety inspection program | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Direction 1: People Centred City We include communities in decision making for growth and equity, so people connected to where they live and able to access transport, affordable housing and education and employment opportunities. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Finalise Bayside Housing Strategy which facilitates housing diversity including affordable housing (Resilient Strategy Direction 1 Action 7) | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Our planning for the future will involve a new Local Environmental Plan that will consider all housing choices for our community. From affordable local housing and better and more social housing to help people who want to change housing type but stay within the local area. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | People who need it can access affordable housing Advocate for affordable housing (Resilient Strategy Direction 1 Action 7) Investigate affordable housing contribution scheme (Resilient Strategy Direction 1 Action 7) Prepare the Community Housing Provider governance framework Provide property support for the development of Affordable Housing Property Strategy (Resilient Strategy Direction 1 Action 7) | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | ADOR RESERVE AMENITIES What are we doing? Council is undertaking an upgrade of the Ador Reserve Sporting Amenities to support the newly installed synthetic field. The project aims to provide improved facilities for the community and sporting clubs and will include: 5 unisex toilets and 1 ambulant toilet 1 accessible toilet with baby change facilities External hand wash, bubbler and water fill station | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | AS TANNER AMENITIES What are we doing? Council is building a new Sports and Public amenities building to replace the existing buildings at AS Tanner Reserve. The project aims to provide safe facilities for the community and will include: 4 public toilets 1 accessible toilet with baby change table 1 ambulant toilet Indoor Archery/Community Space External hand wash and bubbler Covered area Operational Lunch Room | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | ROCKDALE PARK UPGRADES What are we doing? Rockdale Park is an important component of an open space corridor along West Botany Street and the Muddy Creek precinct. The park holds considerable value for the local community and is unique due to the dense plantings of mostly cool climate conifers. The 2007 Draft Plan of Management’s vision for the park is as a focus for informal, passive recreational activities and social gatherings. The proposed improvements to Rockdale Park are consistent with the Plan of Management objectives, that is, to retain the character and structure of the park, improve existing facilities and features and ensure the safety of park users. The proposed improvements are also consistent with key issues and actions of the Plan such as pathway circulation and linkages to and through the park, tree management, park entry and accessibility, replacement of the water feature and playground improvements. The Masterplan improvements to Rockdale Park propose the following: An internal, accessible network of circulation paths which will integrate existing and proposed features and facilities in the park such as the new playground, amenities building and water gardens as well as picnic facilities and spaces. Improved entry and access points into the park from road frontages, including a footpath on West Botany Street. Relocated public amenities, including accessible and family friendly facilities. New park furniture including seats, picnic settings, bike racks, drinking fountains and signage. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Conduct a minimum of 4 Food handling Workshops with food businesses across our Local Government Area | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Conducting food handling workshops with food businesses to ensure safe practices | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | onduct mandatory annual inspections of regulated premises (eg. food businesses | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | We will increase the number of regulated premises (ie food business, skin pen, hairdressers) that pass compliance regulations | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 | Percentage of affordable housing in all new development in growth precincts | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 | Plan for an attractive, sustainable, affordable built environment. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 | Plan for an attractive, sustainable, affordable built environment. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 | Prepare a Housing Strategy and comprehensive Local Environmental Plan to guide residential growth and promote affordable housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 | We also be introducing new rules or guidelines which will improve building design, sustainability and affordability in the City. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 | • Promote healthy eating and target obesity. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 | A new Leisure and Aquatic Strategic Plan will ensure a growing population will have a quality visitor experience at diverse and multi-functional facilities, operating at optimal efficiency. This will be coupled with an ‘every child can swim’ initiative and actions to promote healthy eating at Council facilities. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 | Promote healthy eating and active lifestyles. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018-2021 | Promote healthy eating and active lifestyles. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |