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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | Buy local campaign | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Council's Role The Shire has a vibrant and resilient regional economy that supports the growth of agriculture, food production, manufacturing, retail and mainstreets, arts and tourism, education and health | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | Council works with TGGB to grow the visitor economy through developing product and marketing experiences that attract visitors. A key joint initiative is the newly formed Moorabool Valley Taste Trail that will market and promote the gourmet food and wine experience to be found in the southern end of the Shire. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Develop and implement a Strategic Business Investment Program that markets to and attracts businesses able to act as catalysts for further investment. This will flow from investment and infrastructure priorities, in particular, new food processing, retail development and tourism attraction, conference centres and accommodation. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | GOLDEN PLAINS FARMERS’ MARKET – BUSINESS INCUBATOR & TOURISM GATEWAY The Golden Plains Farmers’ Market supports regional economic development by creating a direct distribution pathway to consumers for local and surrounding producers and as such acts as a business incubator for new and developing enterprise. It is a central hub for retail, social and community activity and generates a sense of community pride. The market brings visitors to the area and supports the promotion of Golden Plains as a gourmet food and wine region and therefore encourages future tourism initiatives and business investment. It generates a sense of place and is a critical element in the delivery of Council’s largest community project (projected to cost $4.17M) the Bannockburn Civic Heart Precinct. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Developing international markets through support of food, beverage and farm gate enterprises | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | Continued support of the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Industry Development Program • Deliver an industry development program in conjunction with Government agencies and industry bodies that determines the best ways to support and grow key industry sectors such as agriculture, food processing, tourism, arts and culture and emerging industries. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | Develop and grow the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Major upgrades to dairy facilities including Burra Foods in Korumburra and ViPlus Dairy in Toora | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | GOLDEN PLAINS FARMERS’ MARKET – BUSINESS INCUBATOR & TOURISM GATEWAY The Golden Plains Farmers’ Market supports regional economic development by creating a direct distribution pathway to consumers for local and surrounding producers and as such acts as a business incubator for new and developing enterprise. It is a central hub for retail, social and community activity and generates a sense of community pride. The market brings visitors to the area and supports the promotion of Golden Plains as a gourmet food and wine region and therefore encourages future tourism initiatives and business investment. It generates a sense of place and is a critical element in the delivery of Council’s largest community project (projected to cost $4.17M) the Bannockburn Civic Heart Precinct. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Our region's agricultural, value adding, food production and manufacturing sectors are promoted and supported, recognising that the diversity and strength of these industries is the major economic base for the Shire. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | In the South of the Shire, the Bannockburn Civic Heart Precinct will provide a central hub for community gatherings, family activities, civic ceremonies and an expanded, improved farmers’ market and event space. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | South Gippsland has excellent opportunities for growth and investment in horticulture, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and retail. Local community and government organisations recognise the region's potential and are committed to promoting and facilitating sustainable development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | Number of Golden Plains Farmers’ Market’s held each year | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Work closely with Invest Gippsland to deliver a targeted program which identifies investment priorities for South Gippsland's key sectors including: 1. Food and Fibre (including agriculture) 2. Visitor Economy 3. Advanced Manufacturing Annual Program to be delivered by June 2019 with report on outcomes | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | Participation in the implementation of the G21 Sustainable Agribusiness Strategy 2017-2022. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | Promote & support the Golden Plains Food Production Precinct | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | Since a high proportion of Golden Plains residents are employed outside of the Shire, support for local business includes support for regional jobs. In this regional context Council’s economic development officers participate in G21 Regional Alliance Economic Development Pillar, Agribusiness Network and Tourism Greater Geelong and Bellarine. Officers are also active in facilitating joint investment groups with G21 and Central Highlands partners to support regional cooperation in attracting new business. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | Strategy Seek to establish Golden Plains as a location of choice to attract new business investment and facilitate business growth through: o Understanding the local economy, identifying opportunities, and gaps o Marketing our strengths and opportunities for investment in areas such as the Golden Plains Food Production Precinct and Gheringhap Employment Precinct o Developing strong internal and external relationships o Provide information, data and guidance to investors o Identifying potential sites for development o Facilitating the Investment Task Force to provide high level support to new large scale investors Measurables Develop the Golden Plains South Investment Strategy Implement the Golden Plains South Investment Strategy Number of business and investment enquiries Number of businesses in the Shire Number of jobs in the Shire Gross Regional Product | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Golden Plains | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | 4. Support of Southern Gippsland Food Map | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | A well-planned Shire that identifies areas for population growth, protects natural resources and agricultural land, | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Council supports a diversified agricultural sector by working in partnership with industry groups to support agriculture and food production ensuring that South Gippsland: • Is recognised as a centre of dairy excellence • Remains a centre for food production • Is not impacted by coal seam gas and other mining that adversely impacts the region’s clean food image • Gains government and industry support | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | It is committed to ensuring that land use planning supports orderly and sustainable development. Council is focused on ensuring a sufficient supply of suitably zoned land for commercial, industrial, agricultural, tourism and residential purposes with an efficient and integrated approvals and regulatory approach to ensure a positive experience for investors. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Council supports a diversified agricultural sector by working in partnership with industry groups to support agriculture and food production ensuring that South Gippsland: • Is recognised as a centre of dairy excellence | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Major upgrades to dairy facilities including Burra Foods in Korumburra and ViPlus Dairy in Toora | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Council has identified priority investment and infrastructure projects for future funding. Council will strongly support development in key areas that include: • Food processing | Sustainability and Environment | Local, sustainable food processing | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Develop and implement a Strategic Business Investment Program that markets to and attracts businesses able to act as catalysts for further investment. This will flow from investment and infrastructure priorities, in particular, new food processing, retail development and tourism attraction, conference centres and accommodation. • U | Sustainability and Environment | Local, sustainable food processing | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Industry Development Program • Deliver an industry development program in conjunction with Government agencies and industry bodies that determines the best ways to support and grow key industry sectors such as agriculture, food processing, tourism, arts and culture and emerging industries. | Sustainability and Environment | Local, sustainable food processing | Victoria | South Gippsland | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM STRATEGY | 7.2.10 Strategy 10: Facilitate emerging niche food and beverages businesses into an integrated artisan food network Facilitating niche food and beverages businesses to work together as a network would include collaborating on events and distribution arrangements into retail and food service markets. Loddon has a budding number of artisan food and wine producers who have developed their products in response to the demand for clean and green regional products with distinguishing | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Loddon | Regional |