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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Prepare a local or district housing strategy that addresses the delivery of a housing supply target of 150 by 2021 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Council supported the community gardens at Bedlam Bay and Henley Community Centre, in partnership with the Happy Hens. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Implementation of a range of sustainability initiatives including the Garage Sale Trail, community gardens and co-funding of the Northern Sydney Community Recycling Centre. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Review the Environmental Management Plan and include sustainability, upcycling, community gardens, street library, tree scape, and energy efficiency | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Support and encourage groups undertaking community garden projects A | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Council contributes funds to a wide range of organisations and community groups under section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993. Grants and donations totalling $13,430 were distributed: | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Council supported the community gardens at Bedlam Bay and Henley Community Centre, in partnership with the Happy Hens. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Hunters Hill Community Event of the Year The Happy Hens The inaugural 'Bedlam at the Bay – A Festival of Wellbeing' was held on Bedlam Bay Oval on 21 October 2018, during Mental Health Month. This event was free, sustainable, fun and inclusive for everyone. The vision was to engage all sorts of people in a relaxed environment to experience the joy of our beautiful public space and the historic location and to actively engage with people in the community to promote and sustain good mental health. Many local community members were called upon to provide music, activities and food. A long list of mental health providers supplied information and expert discussion throughout the day. Music, art, craft, gardening, sport, games and yoga were offered as examples of positive ways to promote mindfulness and wellbeing. 1,500 people visited throughout the day. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Implementation of a range of sustainability initiatives including the Garage Sale Trail, community gardens and co-funding of the Northern Sydney Community Recycling Centre. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Review the Environmental Management Plan and include sustainability, upcycling, community gardens, street library, tree scape, and energy efficiency | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Support and encourage groups undertaking community garden projects | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Whilst the formal review of the Environmental Plan was not undertaken, the following key initiatives undertaken include; a. Participation in Garage Sale Trail providing opportunity for upcycling b. Support for Community Gardens managed by the Happy Hens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | A total of 298 inspections were conducted in 18/19. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Average working days taken to investigate food and health complaints. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Conduct regular inspections of food premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| H U N T E R ‘ S H I L L C O U N C I L ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 | Percentage of food premises inspected biannually. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| Hardy Gallagher Reserve COUNCIL RESOLUTION | notes that the conversion of the court area for a shared growing space and the retention of one (1) lane for bocce, presents an option that satisfies the majority future vision of those who participated in the consultation; (c) authorises officers to commence the process of preparing a licence agreement over the site currently defined by the bocce courts plus the garden bed immediately south of the existing fence line (consistent with the plan in Attachment 6) to the North Carlton Railway Neighbourhood House to improve the site, and manage the site for gardening purposes on behalf of the community, with the use of one lane being available for bocce or like use; (d) notes that designs showing future improvements include retention of fencing around the site and retention of one (1) lane of the bocce courts for play; (e) authorises signage at the site advising that the bocce lane is available for public use with no fee; | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Hardy Gallagher Reserve COUNCIL RESOLUTION | (b) notes that the conversion of the court area for a shared growing space and the retention of one (1) lane for bocce, presents an option that satisfies the majority future vision of those who participated in the consultation; (c) authorises officers to commence the process of preparing a licence agreement over the site currently defined by the bocce courts plus the garden bed immediately south of the existing fence line (consistent with the plan in Attachment 6) to the North Carlton Railway Neighbourhood House to improve the site, and manage the site for gardening purposes on behalf of the community, with the use of one lane being available for bocce or like use; (d) notes that designs showing future improvements include retention of fencing around the site and retention of one (1) lane of the bocce courts for play; (e) authorises signage at the site advising that the bocce lane is available for public use with no fee; | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Yarra | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | ovision of affordable housing for a diversity of the local demographic | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | The diverse housing needs of our community will be met through research. active partnerships and planned development | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | We will be satisfied with the range of housing options available | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | Parks and reserves (pet friendly, toilets. drinking water. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | Encourage agriculture production. vegetation conservation. tourism. recreation and leisure uses within our floodplains | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | Managing conflict associated with agricultural uses and rural living. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | Plan for a balance of agriculture. natural environment and housing that delivers viable rural production and maintains rural character. C | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | Plan for the continuance and growth of agricultural industry uses within the Hawkesbury. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | Recognising the true value of agriculture to the Hawkesbury. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan | Work towards ensuring that all people in our community have access to safe, nutritious, affordable and sustainably produced food | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| HAWKESBURY REGIONAL OPEN SPACE STRATEGY | Enhancing tourism opportunities through the open space system (sports, heritage, food, events, natural environment, river etc). | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| HAWKESBURY REGIONAL OPEN SPACE STRATEGY | integrate open space resources with all related tourism strategies (eg. river use, access to National Parks, Farm Gate program, self-guided tours, etc | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |