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 2019-2022 | ACTION 3.4 Recognise the valuable contribution of the agriculture sector to the local economy Strategy Activity 3.4.1 3.4.2 Recognise the importance of agriculture to the Oberon economy Provide assistance in times of drought and hardship Advocate with State and Federal Governments for agricultural funding to assist local farmers Partner with OBTA to provide shop local vouchers to those experiencing hardship Activity Performance Measure Funding opportunities realised for local farmers Number of vouchers distributed | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Development of business database, monthly newsletter and regular workshop sessions | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Source State and Federal funding or bodies to provide the agricultural sector with training, technology and export opportunities | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | 2.4.2 More informed agricultural sector on the training, technology and export opportunities available from the various regional, state and federal bodies | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | 2.4.3 Protect valuable agricultural land in future land use planning | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Consider agricultural land in setting future land use plans | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Development of business database, monthly newsletter and regular workshop sessions | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Land use plans provide for consideration of impact on agriculture land | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Source State and Federal funding or bodies to provide the agricultural sector with training, technology and export opportunities | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Partner with OBTA to provide shop local vouchers to those experiencing hardship | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Provide assistance in times of drought and hardship | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Implement the Affordable Housing Policy | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Service Information: The service prepares strategic plans and policies to manage growth and development on the Northern Beaches. Key focus areas include: • Protecting the natural environment • Providing opportunities for housing growth, including affordable housing • Planning for future employment and economic growth • Integrating land use and transport planning • Protecting the character of important places, including those of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage significance | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Strategic and holistic planning The Northern Beaches Housing Strategy will respond to the NSW Government’s Sydney North District Plan. The Strategy will identify how Council will meet the housing targets established for the next 20 years, to cater for growth to a projected population in 2036 between 297,950 and 309,333. This will draw on studies and consultations on the needs of the local community; plans for the delivery of required infrastructure (transport, schools, hospitals and open space); needs for employment and transport; and impacts on the environment and local character. It will also look at the capacity for affordable housing and adaptable housing in new developments. The Housing Strategy will be developed with the local community over the next 2 years, starting with foundational work with our community on the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Direct services: Meals services | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Each year we provide over 17,000 Meals on Wheels | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | G9 Coordinate Meals on Wheels | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Rating Structure for the former Pittwater LGA Type Category/ Subcategory Ordinary Residential Ordinary Business Ordinary Business – Warriewood Square Ordinary Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | A number of sustainable waste projects will continue to Environment Protection of the Environment Environmental Sustainability Places for People Social Community and Belonging support the community and business in reducing waste. This includes programs focused on reducing singleuse plastic, waste at functions and events and in local businesses. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Implement strategies for waste, event waste and single-use plastics | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | New domestic waste collection and processing contracts will commence in July and will result in lower waste charges for the majority or ratepayers. Food and organics in garbage will be separated and processed into compost material for reuse. This will reduce landfill emissions by over 43,200 tonnes of CO2 per year. The innovative bin connectivity, collection trucks and waste processing will provide a better, safer and more responsive service at a lower cost to residents. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Single Use Plastics Reduction Program $0.2 million | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Critical and high risk retail food premises inspections completed, in line with schedule Critical and high risk public health inspections completed, in line with schedule Retail food premises rated as a high or critical risk | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Food safety standards of retail food outlets | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | G11 Delivering public health programs including water cooling towers and food premises G11 Compliance advice and education initiatives, including food safety seminars | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 | Service Information: This service aims to safeguard public health, safety and the natural environment through education, regulation and enforcement. Over 25,000 community requests are responded to each year including those relating to noise, water, food safety and public health. It also delivers proactive programs with 1,000 inspections a year of food shops and cooling towers, and regular food safety education seminars which help to reduce the incidence of food-related illness. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Northern Beaches | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-21 INCLUDING THE OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | 3C.7 Affordable Housing Discussion Paper | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-21 INCLUDING THE OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Council will levy Ordinary Rates in 2019/20: Basis of Category Residential Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-21 INCLUDING THE OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | 2A.2 Increase participation in Scores on Doors – Food Safety Certificate Program | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-21 INCLUDING THE OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | 2A.A6 Inspect food shops | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |