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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Centres Strategy 2016 | Sanctuary Lakes will provide an important DDS (noting the relatively small sized Kmart store), supermarket and Large Neighbourhood shopping offer | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Activity Centres Strategy 2016 | Sneydes Road A retail floorspace provision of approximately 6,000m2 has been identified for the Sneydes Road centre. This is sufficient to provide a full-sized supermarket and appropriate range of supporting shops and services to surrounding residents. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Activity Centres Strategy 2016 | Sub-Regional This is a centre serving a broad catchment, typically comprising a wide range of retail functions, including at least one full-line supermarket and a substantial number of specialty stores trading across most non-food retail categories. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Activity Centres Strategy 2016 | Sub-Regional: This is a medium-sized centre serving a broad catchment, typically comprising a wide range of retail functions, including at least one full-line supermarket and a substantial number of specialty stores trading across most non-food retail categories. Mostly, although not always, this type of centre contains one or more DDSs. Sub-regional centres can also include a range of non-retail commercial and communitybased functions. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Activity Centres Strategy 2016 | The centre has been developed in a modern, street-based format which promotes outdoor activity and integration with adjacent uses. Major tenants include Coles and ALDI supermarkets, Target DDS, Harris Scarfe, Dan Murphy’s and a range of specialty shops and mini-majors. Total retail floorspace is estimated at approximately 35,000m2. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Activity Centres Strategy 2016 | The Manor Lakes centre has Major Activity Centre status. The centre opened in late 2006 and is currently anchored by a Coles supermarket and adjacent specialty shops, and also includes a medical centre and child care centre. Total occupied retail floorspace is estimated at approximately 6,000m2. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Activity Centres Strategy 2016 | The recently opened Tarneit Gardens centre is anchored by a Woolworths supermarket and will perform a strong neighbourhood-level function to nearby existing and future residential areas. An indicative retail floorspace provision of 8,000m2 has been allocated to the centre, with a community centre and the potential for some limited commercial facilities also identified. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Wyndham | Metropolitan |
| Adaptation Action Plan Planning for Climate and Natural Hazards | Meals on Wheels | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Adaptation Action Plan Planning for Climate and Natural Hazards | 4.1.8 Secondary Response Measures A number of other measures were identified that were considered to have merit and correspond to the risks identified in the GHD (2012) report. These included: Public drinking fountains: To provide ready access to water in public places for people and pets in hot weather. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Adaptation Action Plan Planning for Climate and Natural Hazards | Public drinking fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Adaptation Action Plan Planning for Climate and Natural Hazards | Ready access to water in public places for pets and people. Install drinking fountains and taps in public places. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Adaptation Action Plan Planning for Climate and Natural Hazards | 4.1.8 Secondary Response Measures A number of other measures were identified that were considered to have merit and correspond to the risks identified in the GHD (2012) report. These included: Public drinking fountains: To provide ready access to water in public places for people and pets in hot weather. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Adaptation Action Plan Planning for Climate and Natural Hazards | Incorporation of greywater recycling into public infrastructure to reduce reliance on the use of mains water. This will build resilience during drought periods. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Adaptation Action Plan Planning for Climate and Natural Hazards | Public drinking fountains | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Adaptation Action Plan Planning for Climate and Natural Hazards | Ready access to water in public places for pets and people. Install drinking fountains and taps in public places. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Adaptation Action Plan Planning for Climate and Natural Hazards | Enhance infectious disease and food safety programs | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | • Financial incentives for new and existing farm enterprises to support on-farm water efficiency and sustainability improvements. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | Agriculture is another focus area for Council, as it is the largest contributor to our economy. However, to remain viable and profitable, we need to facilitate agricultural diversification and promote improved on-farm efficiency and innovation. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | Affordable Housing We request Community and government assistance to identify and fund opportunities. Funding to prepare a plan addressing affordable housing issues in Indigo Shire. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | $150,000 to develop a community recreation space in Tangambalanga including pump track, community garden and playground. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | Lobby State Government to alter the Water Act to protect groundwater for agricultural purposes. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | $150,000 to develop a community recreation space in Tangambalanga including pump track, community garden and playground. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | Advocate to State and Federal Government for up to $8 million to complete the proposed Performing Arts and Food Technology facility at Beechworth Secondary College. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | • Financial incentives for new and existing farm enterprises to support on-farm water efficiency and sustainability improvements. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | Agriculture is another focus area for Council, as it is the largest contributor to our economy. However, to remain viable and profitable, we need to facilitate agricultural diversification and promote improved on-farm efficiency and innovation. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | Innovative and diverse farm sector | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PLAN | • Financial incentives for new and existing farm enterprises to support on-farm water efficiency and sustainability improvements. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Gannawarra | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PRIORITIES | Supports local food, wine and accommodation businesses | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PRIORITIES | These trails will attract users from outside the local communities and will provide an economic boost to local food and beverage outlets, accommodation facilities and other retail services. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| ADVOCACY PRIORITIES | Installation of a drinking fountain and bike parking/ racks | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |