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/OPERATIONAL PLAN | Food Services – At least 300 volunteers available for Meals on Wheels which has 23 clients currently receiving up to 160 meals a week; and Shopping Service – 20 clients, 1.5 hours a week/fortnight. Community Restaurant – 25 clients, once a fortnight. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| DELIVERY/OPERATIONAL PLAN | Code 8.1.24 Action Risk rating Performance measure Provide safe drinking and re-use water Severe Monitor and report on water quality in accordance with regulatory requirements and report to the State Government annually in October. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| DELIVERY/OPERATIONAL PLAN | Shopping Service – 20 clients, 1.5 hours a week/fortnight. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| DELIVERY/OPERATIONAL PLAN | Statement of Rates Ordinary Rates No. of assessments Residential Residential – Rural Residential Residential – Clifton Grove Residential – Ammerdown Residential – Village Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| DELIVERY/OPERATIONAL PLAN | Food premises inspections at least one per year, with additional inspections for non-compliance | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| Dental Care | Ensuring children have plenty of fruit and water during the day and have access to water after meals to cleanse their teeth Offering children milk or water to drink in preference to juices In | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.2.10 Develop a “Nature by Night” experience inclusive of wildlife watching, bush tucker, night sky gazing, etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.2.5 Bundle cultural experiences with nature-based experiences for a more memorable product; eg. experience Aboriginal bush-tucker while camping in the bush or hearing Aboriginal stories about the bush while bushwalking | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.4.6 Explore the possibility of having an annual Cultural “Foodie’s Fare”or “Tastes of Lachlan” where foods from different cultures are on show…Create an immersive event where visitors are taught and involved in making the various dishes. The event could also include music and songs from the different cultures e.g Aboriginal corroboree, etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.6.11 Explore the possibility of having an annual Cultural “Foodie’s Fare” where foods from different cultures are on show. Create an immersive event where visitors are taught and involved in making the various dishes. The event could also include music and songs from the different cultures | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.6.5 Explore the possibility of developing an Aboriginal Cultural Tour – “The Lachlan Dreamtime Tour” – A two day version and a 1 day version visiting various sites of cultural interest and importance along with storytelling relevant to each site. The tour will be considerate to the Aboriginal people and their respective history and sites, and the languages spoken within the Shire. This could also be converted into a Day Tour of Special Places The tour is to include: · · Site tours; Storytelling; Bush tucker meals; dancing; (immersive) Learning about the Wiradjuri people’s stories and the Aboriginal Dreamtime, history and culture · Could include night time stargazing with the Aboriginal interpretation of the stars formations | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.6.8 Explore the possibility of establishing a café in close proximity to the gallery, where perhaps bush tucker could be made and sold. Add to the Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Development Plan | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.6.9 Once a database of Aboriginal artists and craftspeople has been established, consider the possibility of having a quarterly Aboriginal Cultural Weekend Market where art and craft goods could be sold along with bush tucker. This will provide some of the artists/craftspeople a regular incentive | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 1.7.6 Explore the sharing economy accommodation options (a growing trend) such as farm stays to help offset some of the accommodation challenges we may face in the future should visitor numbers grow, especially during events. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.1.4 Actively promote tourism infrastructure and investment opportunities in the Lachlan Shire (e.g. accommodation, hospitality, retail, arts and cultural, regional food etc.) | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.2.10 Develop a “Nature by Night” experience inclusive of wildlife watching, bush tucker, night sky gazing, etc. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.2.13 Develop nature/bush-based farm experiences such as the Alpaca farm and Lavender farm – meeting with the farmers, learning about the produce or animals, farm stay, etc. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.2.3 Develop nature-based bundled experiences for special interest groups (such as birdwatching groups) that encorages extended stay such as creating a birdwatching festival with bundled packages inclusive of birdwatching tours, accommodation, birdwatching food hampers, etc. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.2.5 Bundle cultural experiences with nature-based experiences for a more memorable product; eg. experience Aboriginal bush-tucker while camping in the bush or hearing Aboriginal stories about the bush while bushwalking | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.2.6 Create memorable “Foodie” experiences along the shore of the lakes and rivers; eg. “Table for Two” romantic dinners while watching the sunset and “Tastes of the Bush” event | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.3.5 Celebrating Lachlan Shire’s Agri-heritage and bush cultural heritage though agri-related festivals where past histories and stories are told through song, art and dance – Festivals could also be a way to celebrate the history and heritage of harvests Рsuch as cotton, canola, etc. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.3.7 Explore and develop the following possible Heritage experiences:  Agricultural based histories  Industrial based histories  War memorial/plaques trail  Memorial gardens | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.4.1 Develop “Bush Bites” Trail– where visitors experience what each pub/eatery has to offer with each offering a Signature dish and/or drink with a bush theme | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.4.2 Develop a “Bush Bites” Flyer with a history of each pub and relevant “bush characters” photos and about their signature bush dish/drink 2.4.3 Develop “Pub and Grub Walkabout” – A weekend annual event similar to the winewalkabout concept they have in wine regions – Each pub in each town/village – There could be a “night sky” experience as part of the weekend event | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.4.7 Investigate what local food producers and growers exist within the Shire and discuss the possibility of developing tourism related activities such as arranged tours, tastings and samplings, educational walks, etc. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.4.8 Develop a seasonal Farmer’s Market – For something different, it could take place as a “Twilight Farmer’s Market” where other activies and night-sky and other foodie experiences could be added to extend the value of the experience and encourage overnight stays | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.4.9 Identify funding requirements for development of experiences – Develop “shovelready” project outlines to discuss with Council, DNCO, Central JO and other key stakeholders that can support the development process | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.5.2 Develop the concept of “Star-gazing Picnics”. Develop a way of providing telescopes (e.g. hiring, etc.) at key vantage points and sites throughout the Shire (“Telescope Trail”) – bundle experience with food and drink hampers from local suppliers – | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.5.6 Develop “Stars and Fire” event – Great for winter – could incorporate camp oven cooking, music, dance and sharing stories under the stars | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| DEST INATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2019 – 2022 | 2.6.11 Explore the possibility of having an annual Cultural “Foodie’s Fare” where foods from different cultures are on show. Create an immersive event where visitors are taught and involved in making the various dishes. The event could also include music and songs from the different cultures. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |