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 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Liaise with meat processing firms to identify prospects for establishing a rendering plant; | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | One of the most successful livestock exchanges in the country; | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | 1.1 Negotiate and roll-out an annual data collection and analysis program in collaboration, ideally via a Memorandum of Understanding with RMIT, State government agencies, community groups (such as Community Banks) and other partners. In the first year undertake: • A survey of current residents and business owners focusing on attitudes to amenity attributes in the Shire • A survey of road freight movements to inform a study of the impact of the shift from livestock to grain; | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Liaise with DPI and grain processing firms to identify prospects for establishment of grain processing (cleaning, sorting and packing); | Sustainability and Environment | Local, sustainable food processing | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Liaise with meat processing firms to identify prospects for establishing a rendering plant; | Sustainability and Environment | Local, sustainable food processing | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Liaise with meat processing firms to identify prospects for establishment of a speciality kangaroo processing plant; • | Sustainability and Environment | Local, sustainable food processing | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Liaise with meat processing firms to identify prospects for establishing a rendering plant; | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Liaise with meat processing firms to identify prospects for establishing a rendering plant; | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | AGrIBuSIneSS cont. • In partnership with relevant bodies (e.g. DFAT, RIST) investigate new markets in Asia, for both produce and skills exports; and | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Collaborate with DPI, RIST and farmers on succession planning exercises to identify emerging problems | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Develop an environmental accreditation framework for EU market | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Liaise regularly with agribusiness | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Liaise with DPI and grain processing firms to identify prospects for establishment of grain processing (cleaning, sorting and packing); | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Liaise with meat processing firms to identify prospects for establishment of a speciality kangaroo processing plant; | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | objective 4: Supporting the propulsive industry sectors There are several industry sectors in the Shire that have growth potential and the capacity to generate flow-on effects to other parts of the economy. This includes agribusiness, tourism, health, education and transport. Overcoming bottlenecks will help unlock this potential. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | One of the most successful livestock exchanges in the country; | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011-2021 Unlocking our Growth Potential | Supporting the propulsive industry sectors Agriculture, transport, health, education, tourism, manufacturing, housing, the equine industry and professional services are all important propulsive industry sectors. They have growth potential or the capacity to stimulate growth elsewhere. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Southern Grampians | Regional |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‐2030 | Support the retention and increased supply of physical space for commercial, agricultural and industrial business. Formalise Activity Centre Priority Development principles i.e. age of stock, proximity to transport and other centres, business mix, proximity to recreational space or public facilities. Advocate for Planning Scheme amendments that address sensitive land use within the Green Wedge to support diverse businesses. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‐2030 | Support food security initiatives. This may include farmers markets, home gardening and community gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‐2030 | Support initiatives in the Public Open Space Strategy (2004) that align with economic objectives to enhance liveability. i.e. Encourage use of open space for community gardens and social enterprise projects | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‐2030 | Support food security initiatives. This may include farmers markets, home gardening and community gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‐2030 | Support initiatives in the Public Open Space Strategy (2004) that align with economic objectives to enhance liveability. i.e. Encourage use of open space for community gardens and social enterprise projects | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‚Äê2030 | Growing local business through a focus on training programs and networking. This could include education around ICT, health, food production and sustainability. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‚Äê2030 | Work with the Department of Business and Industry to refine an understanding of local economic enablers including home based business, ICT, sustainable and innovative business, agriculture, retail and cafes, health and professional service sectors. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‐2030 | Investigate infrastructure and partnership projects to improve Manningham’s competitive advantages i.e. a capacity for nature based tourism, as the arts and food gateway from the city to the Yarra Valley. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‚Äê2030 | Support food security initiatives. This may include farmers markets, home gardening and community gardens. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‚Äê2030 | Provide training and business planning support to agricultural businesses in the Green Wedge. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‚Äê2030 | Support the retention and increased supply of physical space for commercial, agricultural and industrial business. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Economic Development Strategy 2011‚Äê2030 | Undertake targeted project work to support business attraction and retention. 19 Conduct a SWOT analysis of the food production and processing industry in the Green Wedge. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2018 – 2023 | Agricultural education a key opportunity. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |