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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| Enforcement Policy | The purpose of this policy is to: • enable the Council to meet its obligations under relevant legislation including but not limited to the Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Food Act | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Strathfield | Metropolitan |
| Enforcement Policy | 6. Application This policy applies to the investigation and enforcement of complaints about unlawful activity or failure to comply with the terms or conditions of approvals, consents and orders. While primarily directed at the regulation of development activity, animals, unauthorised development including buildings, non- compliance with development consent conditions, 7. Responsibility All the Council staff who deal with the proactive enforcement of relevant legislation in addition to written and verbal action requests or complaints alleging unlawful activity are responsible for implementing these policy guidelines. Ed1/Rev0 Date: July 2013 Kyogle Council Enforcement Policy Page 4 of 13 health and safety issues, tree/s removal and land clearing. 7 – R the policy is also applicable to pollution control, regulation of parking, control over food safety, | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Enforcement Policy | Application This policy applies to the investigation and enforcement of complaints about unlawful activity or failure to comply with the terms or conditions of approvals, licences and orders. While primarily directed at the regulation of development activity, the policy is also applicable to, but not limited to, pollution control (air, noise, water, littering and contaminated land), public health concerns (food safety, | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| ENFORCEMENT POLICY | 5.1 Types of Compliance and Enforcement Action The compliance and enforcement options available to Authorised Officers include: verbal advice; warning letters; the issue of a statutory Improvement Notice which requires cleaning, repair, replacement, revision, implementation of a program or implementation of and relevant Act or Regulations; the issue of a prohibition order which controls certain activities where there is failure to comply with an Improvement Notice or to prevent or mitigate a serious danger to public health; the seizure of food, vehicles, equipment, and labelling or advertising materials which do not comply with a provision of the Act or Regulations; | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Enforcement Policy for Unlawful Activities | 1.2 This policy aims to provide consistency in enforcement action in matters of food safety, public health, environmental and development non-compliance and ensures natural justice principles are respected | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Enforcement Prosecution Policy | 6. APPLICATION This policy applies to the investigation and enforcement of complaints about unlawful activity or failure to comply with the terms or conditions of approvals and orders. While primarily directed at the regulation of development activity, the policy is also applicable to pollution control, unauthorized development regulation of parking, control over animals, including buildings, non-compliance with development consent conditions, food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Development of an industry and consumer driven awareness campaign to build the profile of Mornington Peninsula food | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Dig Marketing Group identified that the industry needs to develop the story of food for the Mornington Peninsula. The following assets were identified by the consultants to be included in the story: The unique climate/geography/ soil variation and geology Diversity of offering throughout the region Focus on small operators and private businesses stories Direct access to a large consumer / tourism base Historical connections to local food production systems | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Facilitate food industry capacity and connectivity activities to ensure local businesses are working together to grow the region’s food economy | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Implement awareness campaign of promoting Mornington Peninsula food Develop networking and business connectivity events to showcase food and services on offer Summer 2013/14 MPS Development of Mornington Peninsula Food story based around key themes Print and social media articles prepared around narratives that profile the region in terms of scale and quality of food availability Drive yourself agri-food trail map 2013 MPS Industry events x 3 / pa Showcase events x 2 / pa | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Implementation of a Provenance program i.e. ‘Trust mark’ for businesses to align with and for consumers to identify food of the Mornington Peninsula. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Key themes for the stories have also been identified which will help to provide a clear focus for content. These themes are grouped according to: Product Stories: MP’s champion products, the best of the best, the most unique Person Stories: The entrepreneurs, those with historical significance, those who lead their industry Business Stories: The businesses that stand out, that no other region can claim, industry champions, etc. Land Stories: Highlighting the various aspects of what makes the land unique to the MP To ensure industry buy in and support, this strategy proposes that the awareness campaign be driven through the FIAB. It will be seen as the vehicle to guide, advise and initiate activities that are undertaken to promote Mornington Peninsula Food in a collective and holistic manner. It is important to note that individual industry groups will continue to be encouraged to undertake their own marketing activities specific to their particular area of interest. This strategy aims to complement their activities. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Pathways for implementation: Engage a creative writer to develop the story of MP Food Development of a communication campaign Communication campaign to be supported by the FIAB Implementation of campaign and evaluation of specific actions | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Pathways for implementation: The FIAB will guide the coordination of a suite of activities to enhance food industry connectivity Development of resources for businesses to enhance knowledge of local food offerings and services | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Provenance Program established June 2014 MPS FIAB Industry agreed ‘Trust Mark’ criteria established Process of ongoing management developed Promotion Plan developed and implement Production of support materials | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Provenance Program Implementation of a ‘trust mark’ to support communication and awareness activities. As a response to one of the key findings identifying the need to protect and promote the provenance of Mornington Peninsula food Dig Marketing Group proposed the introduction of a food ‘trust mark’. As stated by Dig Marketing Group: “For the trust mark to work it, it must add value to the business in some, or all, of the following ways: Be a key differentiator in product selection; Reinforce highly desired brand attributes valued by the consumer; Be a credible ‘ trust mark’ for food from the Peninsula; and Assist with ensuring: o Appropriate distribution o Price premiums o Brand Preferences o Increased sales, volumes and demand. Pathways for implementation: 1. Refinement of existing work already undertaken on developing a trust mark 2. Development of a process and mechanism for businesses to use the trust mark 3. FIAB to support the trust mark guidelines and process for ongoing management 4. Create brand and information pack 5. Invite business participation 6. Awareness campaign on the trust mark i.e. what does it mean from a consumer perspective | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | The below vision statement will help to develop and convey the unique features of Mornington Peninsula food in a clear and consistent manner to its target audience. The Mornington Peninsula continues to enhance its culture as a quality, fresh and innovative food region | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | The industry identified a range of potential activities in the DIG Marketing Group consultation which included: Continuing to encourage networking through the provision of industry workshops and events Creating a frequent vehicle for communication (i.e., e-newsletter) for suppliers and retailers of MP Food Provision of an online (accessible / updatable) database of businesses and their offering | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | The provenance program and awareness campaign will be interconnected. The provenance program will help identify stories within the proposed themes, while the awareness campaign will identify activities to promote the importance of provenance. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | The strategy determines pathways to raise awareness and ensure that food across the Mornington Peninsula is: Recognised for its quality, freshness and accessibility; Highly valued by locals and visitors for its provenance and seasonality, Identified through a ‘trust mark’ that is valued and respected by the industry and consumers to reflect the integrity of locality, product or service. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | There are already a range of relevant networks and activities happening within the Shire through the Small Rural Landholders Network (SRLN), small business mentoring and tourism training and development; adding value and technical support to the existing networks is sensible and efficient where required. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | To develop and grow local businesses including agritourism and intensive agriculture. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | To enhance connectivity within the industry a program of activities are recommended. These will encourage further use of local products through the supply chain from producers to value added businesses, restaurants, cafes and retail outlines. The proposed program “Local Food on Local Menus” identifies a number of activities such as: Hosting of trade days for retailers and restaurants to connect with producers and value added businesses; Creation of an ‘eat local’ campaign to encourage retailers and restaurants to highlight local ingredients /products; Provision of kitchens with an easy reference tool to connect suppliers with chefs Publishing information sheets to inform businesses on what grows well and when on the Mornington Peninsula | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | To ensure industry buy in and support, this strategy proposes that the awareness campaign be driven through a Food Industry Advisory Body (FIAB). The FIAB will be seen as the vehicle to guide, advise and initiate activities undertaken to promote Mornington Peninsula Food in a collective and holistic manner. It is important to note that individual industry groups will continue to be encouraged to undertake their own marketing activities specific to their particular area of interest. This strategy aims to complement their activities. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | To increase awareness of Mornington Peninsula food, this strategy aims to engage the following target audiences: 1. Local residents – those living and working on the Peninsula; 2. Metropolitan consumers – regularly travelling to /or visiting the Peninsula and interested in local food; 3. Food businesses and services; and 4. Industry groups. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | 6 Priority Action Areas Taking into consideration the key findings from the consultation phase this Strategy proposes 4 key priority areas: 1. Establishment of a Food Industry Advisory Body to assist addressing issues of industry fragmentation | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Develop local ‘Food on local menu’ 2013/14 MPS Who Deliverables Local Food industry directory Local Farmgates and fresh produce map produced Food on Offer Seasonality chart Implement trade day tours of food businesses Farmgate app Capacity building program initiated MPS Capacity building workshops held on topics such as compliance, financial management and business planning, marketing, distribution and market access. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Facilitate food industry capacity and connectivity activities to ensure local businesses are working together to grow the region’s food economy; | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Goal 7 Supporting a Sustainable Economy aims to foster an innovative business community and promote the peninsula’s agricultural and rural sector. Outcome 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.2.3 Prosperous rural economy To foster and encourage agriculture and promote the Peninsula's rural sector. To develop and grow local businesses including agritourism and intensive agriculture. To support rural business through networking and industry development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Enhancing the identity of the Mornington Peninsula as a | Industry Capacity and Connectivity Facilitate a food industry capacity and connectivity program to ensure local businesses are working together to grow the region’s food economy. This action is a critical component of the strategy in terms of enhancing awareness of food on offer and importantly, timeliness and ease of accessibility. The ad hoc nature of the food industry ‘whole of supply chain’ has been expressed by people as important to resolve and to improve cohesion. Therefore, all facets of the industry need to be supported in terms of their knowledge and skill development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |