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 STRATEGY | Advocate, Support and Deliver opportunities for the Region to become a Centre of Excellence in various fields including Agriculture, Food Production, Food Distribution, Education, Health Services and Technology. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Investigate opportunities for an Agriculture Centre of Excellent in the Region. Investigate opportunities for a Food Production and Distribution Centre of Excellence in the Region. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2.4.4 Explore the potential for a feedlot development within the Shire | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Timeline Undertake planning for the establishment of large super lots in proximity to the freeway to attract larger food processing, storage and transport businesses | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2.4.6 Investigate and a develop a strategy to attract and relocate agricultural support businesses to Narromine Shire | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Develop a program of joint projects with surrounding Councils that can facilitate, e.g.: > Employment node in Beveridge > Employment node, intensive agricultural area near Mangalore | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2.3.10 Explore an education tourism model based around the Trangie Agricultural Research Station | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | 6.5.2. Areas of Focus > Support and promote existing niche/boutique/home based industries > Attract new niche/boutique businesses such as food, wine, beer and arts/crafts | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2.3.4 Explore the option of a boutique shopping and food day trip market | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Agri-Tourism Developing agri-tourism in rural areas would provide a more economically productive use of land and will further diversify the tourism offer in Mitchell Shire. This also assists with ‘off farm’ income to support agricultural farming families. Strategy 41: Promote rural tourism uses in Mitchell Shire Actions 41.1 Identify and promote nature based and agri tourism opportunities in Mitchell Shire including: > Boutique value adding > Farm gate sales > Nature based accommodation and activities next to natural attractions/assets > Agri tourism opportunities such as farm stays and destination wineries | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2.4.5 Further the links between industry, universities and the Trangie Research Centre | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Agri-tourism and nature based tourism | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2.4.8 Develop and update case studies of innovative agricultural businesses | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Continue to develop a calendar of events for Seymour. Events include: > Fishing events > Food and beverage events > Agricultural events | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Encourage tourism investment opportunities, specifically including: > New holiday leisure tourist park > Destination dining, food and beverage offer > Eco-resort > Quality conference centre in the hinterland > Agri-tourism opportunities | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Foster and encourage arts, culture, food and beverage experiences and paddock to plate type activities including farmer’s markets, cellar door, beer and wine tasting and events such as Boogie Nights, Glenaroua Art Fair, Oktoober Fest, etc. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Invite an expert in the operation and management of retail and food and beverage premises to meet with shop owners to share ideas of how to improve business performance and how to attract passing trade better | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Invite an expert in the operation and management of retail and food and beverage premises to meet with shop owners to share ideas of how to improve business performance and how to attract passing trade better. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Undertake a rural activity strategy which looks at developing greater productivity in the rural areas including: > Equine uses > Horticulture and intensive agriculture > Agri tourism and nature based tourism opportunities. > Parks based tourism > Value add industries such as farmers’ markets, farm stays, forestry | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Foster and encourage arts, culture, food and beverage experiences and paddock to plate type activities including farmer’s markets, cellar door, beer and wine tasting and events such as Boogie Nights, Glenaroua Art Fair, Oktoober Fest, etc. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Undertake a rural activity strategy which looks at developing greater productivity in the rural areas including: > Equine uses > Horticulture and intensive agriculture > Agri tourism and nature based tourism opportunities. > Parks based tourism > Value add industries such as farmers’ markets, farm stays, forestry | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | >Food Processing | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Timeline Undertake planning for the establishment of large super lots in proximity to the freeway to attract larger food processing, storage and transport businesses | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Create an economically productive rural area. >Agriculture | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Industry attraction: > Education > Health and aged care > Food processing, storage and transport | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Plan large scale strategic industrial attraction locations. Investigate potential for horticulture and tourism along Goulburn River. >Food Processing >Storage >Transport & logistics | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Plan strategic industrial attraction locations | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Provide industrial super lots for large industry Actions 9.1 | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Regional Agriculture Focus and Brand – Goulburn Valley There is opportunity to work closely with Greater Shepparton and other Councils in the Goulburn Valley to establish a Goulburn Valley regional agricultural group and brand. This may provide Mitchell Shire producers with the opportunity to link with other larger operators in the broader region. Strategy 42: Engage in Goulburn Valley Region Agricultural Initiatives Actions 42.1 Timeline Undertake discussions with Regional Development Victoria, as well as Greater Shepparton, Moira, Strathbogie and Campaspe Councils to identify a strategic regional approach to agricultural production, branding and water use. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Rural Activity Strategy A review of rural land uses in Mitchell Shire would help understand existing agricultural uses and identify agriculturally productive areas in the Shire. A study is required to understand how to utilise Mitchell Shire’s rural areas more productively including suitable locations for agriculture, equine and tourism Strategy 39: Undertake a Rural Activity Strategy | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |