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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| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Local quality food – An underlying value of Yackandandah is that food should be sourced locally where possible, this reduces food kilometres and matches with the sustainability platform for Yackandandah. It also ensures food is at its freshest and best. The delivery of this food experience message of ‘authentic, local and sustainable food production’ will motivate emerging growth audience segments with aligned sensibilities. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Project 23 – Agri tourism ACTION 23.1 Work with Tourism North East on delivery of a regional agritourism project that deals with improving supply chains. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | • Local quality food – An underlying value of Yackandandah is that food should be sourced locally where possible, this reduces food kilometres and matches with the sustainability platform for Yackandandah. It also ensures food is at its freshest and best. The delivery of this food experience message of ‘authentic, local and sustainable food production’ will motivate emerging growth audience segments with aligned sensibilities. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | 1-5 The development of a rolling events program for Yackandandah Area is needed to strengthen the brand and attract visitors to the region during off peak periods. This should include an ongoing program of small niche events that attract visitors from outside of the region: • Music events • Sustainability events • Art events • Local food events NEX | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | 2-5 The development of a rolling events program for Chiltern Area is needed to strengthen the brand and attract visitors to the region during off peak periods. This should include an ongoing program of small niché events that attract visitors from outside of the region: • Local food events | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | 2-5 Whilst there are some excellent daytime options for dining in Yackandandah there are limitations to the dining in town. Early in the week there are limited food options and there is also limited quality night time dining. The attraction of an additional destination food operator to complement the existing food offer will assist in creating a sustainable food industry in town, particularly if the offer is of a quality that attracts visitors to the town. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Agri-tourism and sustainable local food production activation | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Agri-tourism and sustainable, local food initiatives are a key innovation opportunity | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Agri-tourism as a necessary innovation for this product pillar. Leverage food co-op and small agri-producer iniatives. 2 1-2 Participate in regional partnership programs such as: Murray Region Farm to Plate strategy and the Local Food Strategy in conjunction with Greater Hume, Albury Wodong and North East LGAs. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | allowing visitors to explore the region by bike, on foot and by car, indulge in quality food, wine and craft beer and engage with nature. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Beechworth Area will provide the visitor with a multi-faceted tourism experience, allowing visitors to explore the region by bike, on foot and by car, indulge in quality food, wine and craft beer and engage with nature. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Destination food and beverage experiences; | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Focus on key Indigo experience development such as; Short Walks, Cultural Heritage experiences, Cycle, Food, Wine & Craft Beer, Nature | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | INDIGO SHIRE TOURISM STRATEGY 2013 Р2018, JUNE 2013 INDIGO SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN 2017 Р2021, JUNE 2017 The vision for tourism is identified as follows: Indigo Shire will be recognised as a region with nationally significant, historic streetscapes and unique destinations offering authentic food | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Indigo Shire’s four Areas will be regarded as leading holiday leisure destinations in Victoria’s North East, renowned for motivational heritage attractions, leading nature and cycling tourism assets, and contemporary food, wine and beer experiences | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Investment in cycle tourism, arts, food and boutique accommodation will support growth in visitation and enhance the liveability of Yackandandah Area with stronger connections between the area’s towns and Lake Hume. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | KEY OPPORTUNITIES • Product development and experiences that align with community values including: • Cycling • Arts and creative tourism • Local food | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | leading nature and cycling tourism assets, and contemporary food, wine and beer experiences. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | medium term strategies for the following concepts: 5. Beechworth international cycling; 6. Rutherglen food and wine loop | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Priority Three looks to drive innovation across the region’s key food, wine and beer tourism offering to ensure that it is engaging, contemporary and experiential | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Project 23 – Agri tourism ACTION 23.1 Work with Tourism North East on delivery of a regional agritourism project that deals with improving supply chains. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | quality food | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | The following should be considered for the masterplan: • Precinct masterplan • Safe walkable experience • Create iconic walking track • Food destination | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | There is opportunity for Chiltern to strengthen as a stopover destination. Considerations for the Lake Precinct include: • Activating the Goods Shed • Potential food and beverage opportunities for heritage buildings in the precinct 1 2-5 • Establishment of a major destination | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | This should include three new signature events that leverage from the region’s strengths, including: • Cycling related events; bike festivals, women’s cycling festivals, cyclocross events et al • Food, wine and craft beer events | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Agri-tourism as a necessary innovation for this product pillar. Leverage food co-op and small agri-producer iniatives. 2 1-2 Participate in regional partnership programs such as: Murray Region Farm to Plate strategy and the Local Food Strategy in conjunction with Greater Hume, Albury Wodong and North East LGAs. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | farmers markets, | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Destination Game Changer 2023 Tourism Strategy | Agri-tourism and sustainable local food production activation | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Shire Council Early Years Strategy 2020-2025 | Breastfeeding Indigo Shire’s rate of breastfeeding after discharge from hospital is greater than the State average. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |
| Indigo Shire Council Early Years Strategy 2020-2025 | Overall, Indigo Shire’s early years children are doing well within their environments. We found that four out of five babies are being breastfed after discharge from hospital, | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Indigo | Regional |