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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Living Policy | 3. PROVISIONS To achieve this commitment, in partnership with other stakeholders and relevant agencies, Shoalhaven City Council will:  Provide environments that support healthy eating and active living, such as: РSwimming pools and leisure centres РWalking and cycling tracks РPlaygrounds, parks and nature reserves РOutdoor fitness stations РCommunity gardens РFarmers markets. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Healthy Living Policy | Consider healthy eating and active living strategies in land use planning by: – Seeking to retain key agricultural lands for local food production | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Healthy Living Policy | Implement best practice healthy eating strategies by ensuring healthy food options are available at its facilities, functions and events. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Healthy Living Policy | Partner with other stakeholders to deliver educational and participation programs that promote healthy eating and active living across the life span, especially in at-risk groups. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Healthy Living Policy | Consider healthy eating and active living strategies in land use planning by: – Seeking to retain key agricultural lands for local food production – I | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Healthy Living Policy | Moreover, Council’s Local Environmental Plan (LEP) guides strategic land use and determines things such as medium to high density lands and agricultural lands. F | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Healthy Living Policy | 3. PROVISIONS To achieve this commitment, in partnership with other stakeholders and relevant agencies, Shoalhaven City Council will: Provide environments that support healthy eating and active living, such as: – Swimming pools and leisure centres – Walking and cycling tracks – Playgrounds, parks and nature reserves – Outdoor fitness stations – Community gardens – Farmers markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Healthy Living Policy | 3. PROVISIONS To achieve this commitment, in partnership with other stakeholders and relevant agencies, Shoalhaven City Council will: Provide environments that support healthy eating and active living, such as: – Swimming pools and leisure centres – Walking and cycling tracks – Playgrounds, parks and nature reserves – Outdoor fitness stations – Community gardens – Farmers markets. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Healthy Wellington 2017 – 2021 | Influence the development of our settings that increase access to healthy food options, and restrict access to unhealthy food options. | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage opening of new fresh food outlets; discourage unhealthy outlets | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Healthy Wellington 2017 – 2021 | Continue to engage with the community to promote messages of healthy eating and physical activity. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Healthy Wellington 2017 – 2021 | Support the development and implementation of programs, events and resource that promote healthy eating and physical activity. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Healthy Wellington 2017 – 2021 | Support agricultural business and community groups with sustainable agriculture and adaptation strategies. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Healthy Wellington 2017 – 2021 | Support agricultural business and community groups with sustainable agriculture and adaptation strategies. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Healthy Wellington 2017 – 2021 | Support agricultural business and community groups with sustainable agriculture and adaptation strategies. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| HINDMARSH MUNICIPAL LOCAL LAW | twelve (12) mature poultry; and one (1) rooster | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Hindmarsh | Regional |
| Ho m el essn ess P o l i cy | actively implement the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Ho m el essn ess P o l i cy | All people should have access to housing that is affordable, sustainable and meets their individual needs. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Ho m el essn ess P o l i cy | identify strategies to encourage the provision of affordable housing options | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY 2030 COMMUNITY VISION | Council has a role to make sure we are actively listening to the community’s views and advocating to State Government for changes that sit outside of our jurisdiction (such as major hazard facilities, affordable housing and major roads).. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY 2030 COMMUNITY VISION | Level of housing stress Number of affordable rental properties in Hobsons Bay | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY 2030 COMMUNITY VISION | Council’s role is focussed on helping the community to understand issues such as conservation and the importance of our natural assets, while supporting behaviour change to reduce the impact of households and businesses on the environment. Some of the ways Council does this is through environmental education programs, local food production initiatives, recycling and e-waste collections, and incentives for households and businesses to become more environmentally sustainable. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY 2030 COMMUNITY VISION | Council’s role is focussed on helping the community to understand issues such as conservation and the importance of our natural assets, while supporting behaviour change to reduce the impact of households and businesses on the environment. Some of the ways Council does this is through environmental education programs, local food production initiatives, recycling and e-waste collections, and incentives for households and businesses to become more environmentally sustainable. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY OPEN SPACE STRATEGY FINAL STRATEGY JUNE 2018 | » Furniture and resting places » Barbecues » Shade and shelters » Toilets » Drinking water access | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY OPEN SPACE STRATEGY FINAL STRATEGY JUNE 2018 | 3. Develop policies and service standards on drinking water provision; shade provision; and public lighting in parks and on shared trails. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY OPEN SPACE STRATEGY FINAL STRATEGY JUNE 2018 | Enhance visitor comfort by providing drinking fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY OPEN SPACE STRATEGY FINAL STRATEGY JUNE 2018 | ITEM MICRO Garden beds Drinking fountain Public Toilet (refer also Toilet Strategy) Viewing areas/boardwalks Off street or indented car parking Play space (refer also Play Space Strategy) Point of difference and reason to visit (special landscape character or self-directed activity – can be play space) x x x x x x x LINK x x x x x x LOCAL x x x (up to $200k) ($50k-150k) Minimum 2 reasons to visit Establishment maintenance (minimum 12 months) NEIGHBOURHOOD REGIONAL ($200k-1m) ($150-300k) 3+ reasons to visit ($1m +) (300k +) 10 + reasons to visit n/a CONSERVATION x x x | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY OPEN SPACE STRATEGY FINAL STRATEGY JUNE 2018 | Park furniture (bins, seating, BBQs, picnic tables, drinking fountains) | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY OPEN SPACE STRATEGY FINAL STRATEGY JUNE 2018 | Identify suitable locations for urban agriculture/community gardens across the City and develop a policy and process for the establishment and resourcing of these spaces. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY OPEN SPACE STRATEGY FINAL STRATEGY JUNE 2018 | 23. Community gardens/urban horticulture – Identify suitable open space locations for the potential development of community gardens. Develop a policy and endorsed Council process for the establishment and resourcing of a community gardens program. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| HOBSONS BAY OPEN SPACE STRATEGY FINAL STRATEGY JUNE 2018 | Identify suitable locations for urban agriculture/community gardens across the City and develop a policy and process for the establishment and resourcing of these spaces. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |