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 |
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| DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2017 | Seek recognition, at a regional level, of The Living Classroom as a priority project for tourism, economic development and agriculture. Continue to advocate and seek grant funding and sponsorship for: • The Interpretative Centre. • Additional accommodation. • Expansion and further development of the gardens. • Walking and possibly mountain bike trails. • Farm gate outlet. 1.29 Leverage opportunities to engage with visitors and build visitation 1.29.1 Develop a self-guided tour, with information available in print-form and potentially as an App. 1.29.2 When the gardens and olive grove become productive, build a program of activities / events around the harvesting and use of the produce. 1.29.3 Explore options for scaling-up production of native foods and medicinal plants to support a cottage industry in harvesting, processing and selling. 1.29.4 1.29.5 1.29.6 1.29.7 Explore options for introducing programs and activities that encourages visitors to the Shire to volunteer and engage with the Living Classroom. Review the promotional material for The Living Classroom, ensuring that the content is designed to encourage visitation. Obtain quality images and video footage. Explore options to integrate The Living Classroom with other attractions and activities (eg bird watching, culinary tourism, events). Promote The Living Classroom as a venue for business events, workshops and social functions. As part of this, further develop the venue hire information, including the layout, dimensions, seating capacity by mode (theatre, classroom, boardroom etc) and equipment, and ensure that this information is available on-line. Include supporting information such as catering options, equipment hire, other accommodation in Bingara etc. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2017 | Showcase local produce | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN 2017 | Explore with DNSW, Industry NSW, RDA Northern Inland and other organisations, the opportunities to run training programs and workshops to assist small producers – eg from hobby to business, marketing and promotion. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| destination action plan | 5.1 Work with the Tourism Advisory Panel and external representatives from nature-based tourism stakeholder organisations (including NPWS, BMPA, State Forests) to lead a coordinated and strategic approach to Nature Based Tourism that identifies catalyst infrastructure and product and experience development projects that could realistically be pursued to enhance and better position Eurobodalla as significant nature-based tourism destination on the South Coast (including Aboriginal, adventure, fishing, mountain biking and other recreational tourism activities) that appeals to domestic and international visitor markets. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| destination action plan | 5.3 Develop a Food Tourism Strategy to increase the opportunities for regional food tourism and events in our rural areas that integrates with recommendations of the Rural Lands Strategy. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| destination action plan | 5.4 Prepare fact sheets and web material that promote nature-based and regional food tourism development opportunities that exist via Councils LEP and identify the land use zones within which they exist. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| destination action plan | 5.6 Work with DNSW experience sector specialists to provide advice on tourism product and experience development for Aboriginal tourism, international youth, food & wine, and accessible tourism sectors. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| destination action plan | 5.8 Undertake an audit of tourism products and experiences related to Nature, Food, Towns & Villages and Events to identify opportunities and ways to package and promote visitor experiences including trails and drives. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| destination action plan | 8.3 Review the Eurobodalla tourism website to package enticing experience-based visitor information related to key experience platforms nature, food, towns and villages, events and findings of the Brand Review and Marketing Strategy. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| destination action plan | Develop a strategic and coordinated approach to tourism product and experience development to position Eurobodalla as an iconic naturebased tourism and regional food destination on the South Coast | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| destination action plan | EUROBODALLA TOURISM VISION Cooperate and support each other to achieve a strong and innovative visitor economy that preserves our natural environment, fosters support and pride from our community, celebrates and offers distinctive and quality visitor experiences related to our natural and marine assets, regional food, culture and heritage, and welcomes and cares for our visitors. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| destination action plan | Priority 5 Tourism Product & Experience Development Develop a strategic and coordinated approach to tourism product and experience development to position Eurobodalla as an iconic nature-based tourism and regional food destination on the South Coast | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| destination action plan | Priority 6 Tourism Events Adopt a pro-active and strategic approach to event procurement and development to increase visitation expenditure across the year for Eurobodalla and its towns and villages. ACTIONS 6.1 Develop a Tourism Events Strategy that identifies strategies and actions to procure and support events to increase visitation expenditure across the year, attract event funding support, and to leverage public and private sector investment for new event infrastructure and facilities including consideration of seed funding to support the development of new tourism events that align with the four experience platforms – Nature, Food, Towns & Villages and Events. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Destination Management Plan | Authentic food experiences such as cooking schools | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | Potential also exists to develop and strengthen other market segments which offer diversity and reduce the reliance on nature-based tourism, specifically cultural tourism with its associated emphasis on authenticity, quality, the unique history and lifestyle of the people of the Blue Mountains – the arts, architecture, cultural events, cultural heritage, food (including cooking schools and events) and formal garden experiences | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | leverage off the slow food movement, which aims to strengthen ties between the grower and consumer and celebrate local food traditions | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | support initiatives such as slow food production | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | To grow agri-tourism to the Megalong Valley, there is a need to address various challenges, including the need: | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | leverage off the slow food movement, which aims to strengthen ties between the grower and consumer and celebrate local food traditions | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | There is also the opportunity to market and profile existing growers’ markets such as the Blackheath Growers’ Market, the Springwood Monthly Growers’ Markets, and the Rotary Farmers’ and Gourmet Food Market as visitor experiences. These are especially important for local food producers (who are often outpriced at Sydney markets due to competition), as they can sell directly to the public at more competitive retail prices130 | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | Authentic & Accessible Food | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | Favourite restaurants, iconic landmarks and architecture attract and welcome locals and visitors to taste, explore and discover a vital part of our shared experiences within a changing City | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | Our City is a cultural, events, entertainment, food and sporting destination of choice | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Parramatta | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | To grow agri-tourism to the Megalong Valley, there is a need to address various challenges, including the need: | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | 7.2.13. Megalong Valley Agri-tourism Megalong Valley offers a unique agricultural and associated tourism/recreational environment with a product base centred on farm gate experiences; cellar door experiences; small scale cottage and chalet accommodation options; tea rooms and smaller cafés; walking tracks and horse trails etc | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | 7.2.2. Café/Dining for the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub The Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub at Springwood is an important community asset, providing a quality performing arts space, including a 430-seat theatre. Since opening in 2015, the Hub has sold over 25,000 tickets to performances, with 20% of tickets sold being to visitors105. There is scope to leverage off the Hub’s success by introducing a café or pop-up dining facility. This would add a profit centre and add to the evening/attraction product in the LGA. It may also add to the vibrancy of the Hub’s precinct and strengthen its regional appeal. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | 7.2.5. Evening Activities There is a need to offer more evening activities to grow the domestic and international overnight visitor market. Council is developing a Katoomba Falls Night Walk and Lights Experience108. The potential exists to complement the experience with: ÔÇß twilight concerts and cultural shows; ÔÇß dining experiences associated with shows/performances; ÔÇß evening walking tours (heritage tours etc.); ÔÇß summertime outdoor dining experiences; and ÔÇß Figure 52: Evening Activities109 food and wine events and night markets offering food stalls etc | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | a pop-up café to operate during peak periods and for events | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | Additional elements could include: offering recreational equipment for hire (paddle boats, paddleboards, kayaks and canoes) and introducing a seasonal pop-up café | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Destination Management Plan | Blue Mountains’ food experiences could also be packaged with Mudgee and Orange experiences. Both these destinations offer high-quality boutique product as well as strong food and wine-based events which the Blue Mountains could leverage off | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |