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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUME CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT | Sunbury Agricultural Show 2018 sponsorship | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT | Agricultural Land Use Rebate | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT | In 2018, Council launched the Environmental Scholarships, awarding nine scholarships valued at a total of $9,958 to residents to attend training including permaculture design, habitat conservation, sustainable tourisÓÅå and nutrition farÓÅåingÓÄç | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT | Support for rural landowners/conservation areas in 2018/19 included 264 properties participating in the Agricultural Land Use Rebate Program including ÓÄëÓÄê neÓÅñ ÓÅèroÓÅèertiesÓÄç CouncilÓÄÜs inÓÅïestÓÅåent is ÓÄÉÓÄîÓÄïÓÄê,ÓÄóÓÄñÓÄê coÓÅïering ÓÄê,ÓÄêÓÄñÓÄñÓÄçÓÄò hectares of ÓÅèriÓÅïate ÓÅèroÓÅèertyÓÄç | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT | The provision of export readiness and market access support for Hume businesses in 2018/19 included working with NORTH Link and Melbourne North Food Group to participate in and promote a number of seminars, trade forums and business netÓÅñorking eÓÅïents | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | continue to audit and assess landowners eligibility and compliance for the Agricultural Land Use rebate and Conserving our Rural Environment grant | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | Council will facilitate | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | Council will support and | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | Council will support revegetation and the creation of wildlife corridors in Hume through the Conserving our Rural Environment grant | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | Funding & Incentive Schemes Council will investigate and research into an increase in financial support for the Agricultural Land Use rebate and inform participants | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | Vehicles, Machinery & Roads Council will investigate the issues associated with transportation of agricultural machinery in peri-urban areas and advocate to the State Government and VicRoads for improved regulations. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | continue to audit and assess landowners eligibility and compliance for the Agricultural Land Use rebate and Conserving our Rural Environment grant | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN Council actions in accordance with the Community Engagement Framework INFORM TIMEFRAME: Short to Medium (1-5 years) To provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problem, alternatives, opportunities and/or solutions. Weed Control & Land Management Council will investigate and research into bylaws for weed control with other Local Governments and the State Government. CONSULT To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives and/or decisions. INVOLVE To work directly with the public throughout the process to ensure that public concerns and aspirations are consistently understood and considered. COLLABORATE To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision including the development of alternatives and the identification of the preferred solution. Community actions Rural Landowners & Local Land Management Community Groups Landowner & Community Group Action Council will engage and involve rural landowners in developing a book to document the lived history of farming families in Hume. Council will support and assist the formation of local land management community groups to address key land management issues. Rural landowners to initiate the establishment of local land management community groups with the support of Council. Pest Animals (exotic & native) Council will investigate incorporating issues associated with cats into the pest animal action plan. Council will investigate its role in managing kangaroos on public land and consult with relevant stakeholders. Council will organise a forum on kangaroo management in the rural areas and involve relevant stakeholders. Council will support and assist the formation of local pest animal management action groups. Rural landowners to actively initiate and participate in local action for pest animal control. Vehicles, Machinery & Roads Council will investigate the issues associated with transportation of agricultural machinery in peri-urban areas and advocate to the State Government and VicRoads for improved regulations. Funding & Incentive Schemes Council will investigate and research into an increase in financial support for the Agricultural Land Use rebate and inform participants | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | Council will actively apply for funding to support and enhance existing incentive schemes offered to rural landowners | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | Council will investigate and promote alternative land use options and viable business opportunities in Hume’s rural areas to assist landowners in diversifying their land use and generating income from their land | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | Council will support revegetation and the creation of wildlife corridors in Hume through the Conserving our Rural Environment grant | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME CITY COUNCIL RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | Rural Landowners | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Hume Food Policy | Food Policy | Food System Policy | Dedicated food system policy/strategy | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME HORIZONS 2040 | Housing stress is minimised through secure and affordable housing that is available in central locations, promoting healthy and connected communities. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME HORIZONS 2040 | Healthy lifestyles are encouraged and the cost of living minimised through local food production, community gardens and kitchens and other sustainable living practices | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME HORIZONS 2040 | Healthy lifestyles are encouraged and the cost of living minimised through local food production, community gardens and kitchens and other sustainable living practices | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME HORIZONS 2040 | Residents have access to affordable and fresh fruit and vegetables and are encouraged to grow their own food to improve their health and reduce their cost of living. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| HUME HORIZONS 2040 | Local shopping centres including a range of local markets, restaurants and entertainment venues reflect the needs of residents and the unique character of local areas. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Hume, what’s your dream? A COMMUNITY PLAN FOR 2040 | Housing stress is minimised through secure and affordable housing that is available in central locations, promoting healthy and connected communities. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Hume, what’s your dream? A COMMUNITY PLAN FOR 2040 | Healthy lifestyles are encouraged and the cost of living minimised through local food production, community gardens and kitchens and other sustainable living practices | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Hume, what’s your dream? A COMMUNITY PLAN FOR 2040 | Healthy lifestyles are encouraged and the cost of living minimised through local food production, community gardens and kitchens and other sustainable living practices | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Hume, what’s your dream? A COMMUNITY PLAN FOR 2040 | Residents have access to affordable and fresh fruit and vegetables and are encouraged to grow their own food to improve their health and reduce their cost of living. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Hume, what’s your dream? A COMMUNITY PLAN FOR 2040 | Local shopping centres including a range of local markets, restaurants and entertainment venues reflect the needs of residents and the unique character of local areas. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Hume | Metropolitan |
| Hunters Hill Community Strategic Plan | Affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |
| Hunters Hill Community Strategic Plan | The Hunters Hill Community Strategic Plan supports the provision of social justice through the sustainable and equitable provision of a wide range of cultural, recreational and leisure activities, events and support services for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. The plan also reflects the need of community members who may be in more vulnerable situations and aims to address housing equity issues to ensure that low cost and adaptive housing is considered a key element in Council’s planning process. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hunters Hill | Metropolitan |