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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| Economic Development Strategy | 2.4 Develop a Food Production Plan as per commitment in Rural Lands Strategy Action 34 and supporting actions in the Regional Development Australia – Far South Coast Report into the Economic & Jobs Growth Potential of the Agriculture, Viticulture & Aquaculture Industries on the NSW Far South Coast 2016. The Plan will grow our rural food producers and aquaculture economy by helping to build capacity, attract investment and identify and grow local and export markets. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Sectorial strengths Building on sectorial strengths identified for Penrith which range across the education, health, professional services, construction, arts and recreation (tourism), transport and logistics, advanced manufacturing and agriculture sectors. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy | ENCOURAGE NICHE FOOD, BEVERAGE AND CROP OPPORTUNITIES | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Help our local producers grow the food industry including food tourism, regional food branding and promotion and distribution. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | 5. Support for agriculture and the agrifood sector | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Key priority 1 Summary: Industry Assistance and Engagement Council will work collaboratively with local industry and businesses through ongoing engagement and support. Council will assist and support businesses seeking to grow through a variety of business development activities and in coordination with industry. Council will maintain data and information regarding the local economy and track business sentiment and growth. Council will work together with and support local businesses seeking grant funding from the State and Commonwealth Governments. Council will maintain a productive, on-going relationship with our local businesses so that it is well placed to support local businesses to grow. Rationale: Existing businesses are the heart of any economy. Assisting local businesses to grow will assist the economy to grow and create more local jobs, thus contributing to the identified vision and goals. Most of the key growth opportunities are already represented by local businesses. Through ongoing engagement with local business and industry, Council will be best placed to support these local companies to grow. Specific Initiatives: • Work with industry and business to build capacity • Grow our rural food producers and aquaculture industries • Disseminate and deliver economic information | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | ADVOCATE AT A STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LEVEL FOR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMING OPERATIONS Councillors/Excecutive Rural Council’s Victoria Municipal Association Victoria State and Federal MP’s Ovens and Murray Regional Partnerships | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | On a positive note, over the next few years, State and Federal Government along with some private investors will be spending over $1 billion on infrastructure investment in the Shire. There is 38,000 ha of agricultural land in the Shire and the major population centres (and consumer markets) of Sydney and Canberra are within reach. The region has a strong foundation in agriculture, tourism, healthcare and a bourgeoning creative industries scene. Housing is affordable and attractive to families. Advancing Eurobodalla seeks to leverage the natural competitive advantages of the region to foster greater economic diversification and to drive job growth. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL FOOD STRATEGY WHICH PROVIDES INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SUPPORTING AGRIBUSINESS IN INDIGO SHIRE INCLUDING DIVERSIFICATION OF BUSINESS MODELS, SHORTENING SUPPLY CHAINS, MARKETING STRATEGIES AND SALES CHANNELS Economic Development Community Development Environment and Sustainability Beechworth Food Cooperative Beechworth Health Gateway Health Local Food Networks FoodShare Wodonga Local Farmers and food producers | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Help our local producers grow the food industry including food tourism, regional food branding and promotion and distribution. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | ENCOURAGE NICHE FOOD, BEVERAGE AND CROP OPPORTUNITIES | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Planning for economic growth in Eurobodalla over the next 10 years will focus on strengthening the qualities that attract people to visit, invest and live in the area: high-quality tourism and recreation opportunities, smallscale agriculture, food and rural tourism, and heritage, cultural and natural experiences. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Indigo Shire is committed to working in partnership with other sector agencies such as the North East Catchment Management Authority, Landcare, Agriculture Victoria, the Victorian Farmers Federation, Murray Dairy, Local Health Agencies, and AgBiz Assist, along with other Local Government’s to provide opportunities to assist and support Agriculture across Indigo Shire and the North East. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | 1.2 Grow our rural food producers and aquaculture industries | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Key Priority 5: Support for Agriculture and the Agrifood Sector | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | 2.4 Develop a Food Production Plan as per commitment in Rural Lands Strategy Action 34 and supporting actions in the Regional Development Australia – Far South Coast Report into the Economic & Jobs Growth Potential of the Agriculture, Viticulture & Aquaculture Industries on the NSW Far South Coast 2016. The Plan will grow our rural food producers and aquaculture economy by helping to build capacity, attract investment and identify and grow local and export markets. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | • providing investment facilitation expertise to agriculture enterprises seeking to establish in Bass Coast. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Bass Coast | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | KEY PROJECT: DEVELOPING A LOCAL FOOD STRATEGY This project aims to strengthen key aspects of the regional food economy, to enhance agribusiness viability and resilience in North East Victoria, which will deliver multiple economic, social and environmental benefits. It will involve activities targeted at building the capacity of individuals, as well as systems-level initiatives to drive long-term change, for maximum impact and effectiveness. The Local Food Strategy will be a partnership between Local Government, Local Health Organisations, Farmers and key stakeholders, such as Landcare and NECMA. The Strategy aims to: • Improve the knowledge and skills of primary producers regarding opportunities for business diversification and adoption of industry sustainability frameworks. • Build skills & strategies for improved mental health and resilience for primary producers • To increase the financial well-being of farm businesses and the mental well-being of farmers, leading to increased capacity for primary producers to implement new on-ground land management practices that will protect the natural resource base and adapt to changes in climate, weather & markets. • Strengthening the capacity for farmers to access local short food supply chains, providing the opportunity to by-pass many of the escalating post farm gate costs (processing, packaging, long-distance distribution, etc.) that contribute to low commodity prices and declining farm business profit margins. • Strengthen the connection between local consumers and local farmers through short food supply chains • Increase the demand of locally grown produce through marketing and education campaigns | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Diversify and grow agricultural base and a growing reputation for quality seafood, dairy, vegetables | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | promoting the Southern Gippsland Foodmap | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Bass Coast | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Local agricultural industry is supported to adapt to climate change • Farmers are supported to transition on and off farm | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Diversifying agricultural base and a growing reputation for quality seafood, dairy, vegetables | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Bass Coast Shire Council has developed a Rural Land Use Strategy which recognises the important role agriculture plays within the region. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Bass Coast | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL FORUMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR Economic Development Environment and Sustainability PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORS Ovens and Murray Regional Partnerships Alpine Valleys Dairy Pathways Project (AVDPP) Agriculture Victoria | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | growth in value of smallscale agriculture | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Farming for our Future | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Bass Coast | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | PARTICIPATE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR Economic Development Alpine Shire, Towong Shire Rural City of Wangaratta, North East Local Learning Network AVDPP Regional Development Victoria Staff Resource x x x x x x x x x x YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 INDICATIVE COST Staff Resource $10k per annum for development of strategy and implementation x | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | Help our local producers grow the food industry including food tourism, regional food branding and promotion and distribution. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Eurobodalla | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | of this strategy is the adoption and implementation of the Rural Land Use Strategy. Bass Coast Shire Council will protect productive farmland and support rural business sustainability by: • working with Regional Development Victoria by providing input into regional and state wide intensive agricultural policy • developing an Intensive Agriculture Strategy for Bass Coast • developing and promoting a Southern Gippsland Food Cluster • promoting the Southern Gippsland Foodmap • supporting the Rural Engagement Group to ensure that there is an open and productive relationship between Council and representatives of the agricultural sector • supporting and promoting rural industry associations and events • advocating to other levels of Government on farming issues • encouraging the use of new technologies to stay at the forefront of farming practices • providing investment facilitation expertise to agriculture enterprises seeking to establish in Bass Coast. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Bass Coast | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy | PROMOTE EXPORT AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY THE LOGIC CENTRE, NEXUS AND INLAND RAIL DEVELOPMENT | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |