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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| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Continued food production The agricultural capability of the Shire will continue to be a primary source of economic development, and essential to the ongoing growth of Portland, Heywood and Casterton and the smaller settlements of the Shire. Planning strategies will continue to protect the capability of areas of high quality agricultural land, and minimize any potential land use conflicts with other forms of land use. The tourism associated opportunities that build from the success of agricultural production are also to be promoted. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Agricultural land use will continue to be influenced by climate change. Town planning strategies can assist in managing the inevitable changes to agriculture as the predictions of drier hotter conditions in the north with more extreme storm patterns in the southern areas. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Examining the usefulness of the forty hectare minimum subdivision size required by the Glenelg Planning Scheme, will be necessary to address the emerging issue of food security. Areas of the shire may need larger lot sizes to remain productive extensive farming whilst others may require smaller lots to reflect the needs for more intensive horticultural activity. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Protect large scale rural properties to | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Protection of the agricultural industry A key element of this strategy is the need to maximise the protection and value of high quality agricultural land. Crucial issues include accommodating people within the main township areas where there is reticulated infrastructure such as water, sewerage and stormwater drainage and to minimise conflict with surrounding rural areas that need to be protected for their agricultural potential or environmental and landscape values. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | setting directions for urban growth in a manner that does not unnecessarily encroach into the Shire’s most productive agricultural land; and | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | This growth is to occur without the loss of high quality agricultural land | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Continuing to build on the success of the agricultural and industrial sectors The employment base for the Shire will continue to be focused on the regional agricultural and industrial sectors. In 2036 there will be further employment in these areas, as well as additional areas of value-adding, such as grain storage and distribution. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Agricultural land use will continue to be influenced by climate change. Town planning strategies can assist in managing the inevitable changes to agriculture as the predictions of drier hotter conditions in the north with more extreme storm patterns in the southern areas | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | A key action which individuals and community groups can take to help create a resilient local food system is to undertake various forms of urban agriculture such as school gardens, community gardens and backyard vegetable gardens. Participating in school and community gardens teach young people about local and healthy food, develop skills in gardening and food literacy and contribute to positive physical and mental health. There are numerous projects being delivered across the city where the key issues of food security, healthy eating and sustainable food production are actively being addressed. A key part of this strategy is to raise awareness of these projects, so community members can become more involved in food projects in their local area and take a proactive approach to strengthen the local food system. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | Sustainable food production Community gardens in Ballarat East, YMCA Delacombe, Buninyong, Learmonth and Ballarat North Neighbourhood House | Food is Free Green Space | Backyard vegetable gardens | School vegetable gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 2.7 Support community groups to deliver gardening and composting workshops through the Community Impact Grants program | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 2.8 Support planting of edible gardens in public areas through the Nature Strip Policy and guidelines | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | A key action which individuals and community groups can take to help create a resilient local food system is to undertake various forms of urban agriculture such as school gardens, community gardens and backyard vegetable gardens. Participating in school and community gardens teach young people about local and healthy food, develop skills in gardening and food literacy and contribute to positive physical and mental health. There are numerous projects being delivered across the city where the key issues of food security, healthy eating and sustainable food production are actively being addressed. A key part of this strategy is to raise awareness of these projects, so community members can become more involved in food projects in their local area and take a proactive approach to strengthen the local food system. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | An increase in the number of schools and Early Learning Centres using vegetable gardening as part of the learning program | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | Priority 1: Increase access to and promotion of safe and nutritious food Key aims for this priority are to: Encourage greater consumption of healthy food and drinks Improve community knowledge and skills to grow and prepare healthy meals Support community food system programs | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | Sustainable food production Community gardens in Ballarat East, YMCA Delacombe, Buninyong, Learmonth and Ballarat North Neighbourhood House | Food is Free Green Space | Backyard vegetable gardens | School vegetable gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | • Support a sustainable local food system | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 2.10 Collaborate with surrounding local government authorities to support industry development of a coordinated local food supply chain | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | Priority 2: Support a sustainable local food system Key aims for this priority are to: Reduce food and packaging waste Support local food production and sales Manage the use of agricultural land to support agriculture and food security | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 2.9 Review the Ballarat Rural Land Use strategy to ensure it continues to appropriately manage agricultural land in alignment with future values and aspirations for the agricultural sector, and to ensure resilience in the context of climate change projections | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 2.1 Register for the Compost Revolution program and promote the composting and worm farm products available | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 2.2 Promote local shared composting sites through online platforms such as ShareWaste | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 2.6 Support the Grampians Central West Waste Resource and Recovery Group with educational programs and advocacy around reducing waste 2.7 Support community groups to deliver gardening and composting workshops through the Community Impact Grants program | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | An increase in the number of households purchasing products each year through Compost Revolution Increase in local sites registered on ShareWaste platform | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | Grampians Central West Waste Resource and Recovery Group – run sustainability programs through schools (Resource Smart Schools) | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | Priority 2: Support a sustainable local food system Key aims for this priority are to: Reduce food and packaging waste Support local food production and sales Manage the use of agricultural land to support agriculture and food security | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 1.12 Support businesses and community groups to comply with Victorian Government food safety regulations | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 1.1 Develop procedures which ensure council-managed facilities and workplaces follow Healthy Choices guidelines 1.2 Develop a healthy catering guide based on Healthy Choices guidelines which supports local food businesses | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |
| GOOD FOOD FOR ALL Food Strategy 2019-2022 | 1.3 Develop a strategy which encourages sports clubs using council facilities to follow Healthy Choices guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Ballarat | Regional |