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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| Inverell Shire Cultural and Arts Strategy 2019-2029 | In 2018, Inverell Shire Council commenced the ‘It Starts With You’ program – a calendar of free youth opportunities to connect young people in our Shire with visiting trainers, volunteer organisations and also nurture a sense of place. The events have focused on inclusive and free creative opportunities for ages 5-20. Since the program commenced, it has engaged over 1,200 young people across the Shire. Activities have included mural installations in Yetman, Ashford and at Inverell Skate Park; school holiday contemporary art classes; 3D art and animation; cooking classes | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Investigation into Agriculture in Byron Shire and Action Plan | 2.1.3 Work with the ACG to investigate further the development of a Byron brand and provenance framework | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Investigation into Agriculture in Byron Shire and Action Plan | 3.2.4 Councils approach to collaboration with industry and community to create a regional food system that supports provenance, consumer awareness and access to regional food | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Investigation into Agriculture in Byron Shire and Action Plan | 3 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 Byron Shire Council (via the Agriculture Officer) to work with the industry sector to address challenges of local agriculture by: Developing the Action Plan in partnership with the sector Support programs and initiatives that improves: Viability Рby addressing factors caused through market failure by facilitating alternative pathways to market, value chain and short supply chain development 3.2.2 Sustainable use and reuse of land and other resources 3.2.3 Access to land and tenure arrangements through innovative programs to improve utilisation of the region’s spare productive capacity 3.2.4 Councils approach to collaboration with industry and community to create a regional food system that supports provenance, consumer awareness and access to regional food 3.2.5 | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Investigation into Agriculture in Byron Shire and Action Plan | Encourage better Agriculture Industry collaboration and communication Build upon the momentum and goodwill created through industry engagement during the development of this report by: Supporting the establishment of an agricultural cluster group (ACG)/ network for Byron Shire Assisting the ACG to develop terms of reference and to continue further engagement and industry buy-in 2.1.3 Work with the ACG to investigate further the development of a Byron brand and provenance framework 2.2 Ensure ongoing communication and collaboration between Council and the ACG to implement the Action Plan. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Investigation into Agriculture in Byron Shire and Action Plan | 3 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 Byron Shire Council (via the Agriculture Officer) to work with the industry sector to address challenges of local agriculture by: Developing the Action Plan in partnership with the sector Support programs and initiatives that improves: Viability – by addressing factors caused through market failure by facilitating alternative pathways to market, value chain and short supply chain development 3.2.2 Sustainable use and reuse of land and other resources 3.2.3 Access to land and tenure arrangements through innovative programs to improve utilisation of the region’s spare productive capacity 3.2.4 Councils approach to collaboration with industry and community to create a regional food system that supports provenance, consumer awareness and access to regional food 3.2.5 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Investigation into Agriculture in Byron Shire and Action Plan | 4 Establish a Multifunctional Farming Planning Reform Pilot to encourage better utilisation of prime agricultural land for primary production and appropriately scaled value adding activity to improve viability and return on investment for farmers 4.1 Partner with Northern Rivers Joint Organisation to investigate options for regional collaboration to pilot land use planning reforms. Commission an options paper for NSW Government following the pilot program | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Investigation into Agriculture in Byron Shire and Action Plan | 3 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 Byron Shire Council (via the Agriculture Officer) to work with the industry sector to address challenges of local agriculture by: Developing the Action Plan in partnership with the sector Support programs and initiatives that improves: Viability – by addressing factors caused through market failure by facilitating alternative pathways to market, value chain and short supply chain development 3.2.2 Sustainable use and reuse of land and other resources 3.2.3 Access to land and tenure arrangements through innovative programs to improve utilisation of the region’s spare productive capacity 3.2.4 Councils approach to collaboration with industry and community to create a regional food system that supports provenance, consumer awareness and access to regional food 3.2.5 | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Investment Attraction Incentives | The Investment Attraction Incentive Policy is aimed at supporting an economy and business operating environment that encourages investment. This Policy establishes Lockhart Shire Council’s framework with respect to investment attraction and support for business in the region. Through this Policy Council will deliver targeted strategies and programs to support economic growth. The policy is focused on targeted investment support, whereby the nature and scale of the proposed investment will stimulate significant economic benefits diversity and value-add to the wider regional economy beyond the growth of the business itself. Lockhart Shire Council’s investment attraction incentives are designed to attract investment in key strategic industries and designed to stimulate significant and sustainable economic growth, diversify our industry base and value add to our regional economy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lockhart | Regional |
| IS002 – Waste & Resource Recovery Policy | Free drop off for: – Cardboard and paper – Metals and e-waste – Commingled ‘dry’ recyclables (metal, glass, and plastics beverage and food packaging containers) – Whitegoods (with certain conditions) – Automotive oil – Cooking oil | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moorabool | Regional |
| Issuing of Stock Permits | AIMS OF POLICY To provide guidelines for the movement and grazing of livestock on Council roads that minimise the risks arising from the grazing of stock on public roads and complies with the legislative requirements under the Local Land Services Act 2013, and: • To ensure consistency and fairness to those applying for the permit through the implementation of a standardised Council procedure; • To ensure the Council is indemnified against public liability claims associated with or resulting from the grazing of stock on road reserves; and • To outline the complimentary roles of Council and the Northern Tablelands Local Land Service in granting permits. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| ITINERANT MOBILE FOOD VENDING VEHICLES | Itinerant mobile food vending vehicles provide an important service to the community. This policy is designed to make food businesses aware of their legal requirements and to recommend measures to assure food safety when selling food. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Itinerant Traders Policy | Council recognises that Itinerant Traders can: • contribute to the vitality of the municipality • provide a safe, efficient and accessible food service at times of reduced operation of permanent food outlets and support entertainment precincts • provide a short term market for a particular product • provide attractively priced products • provide an opportunity for seasonal products to be provided in residential areas (ice cream vans) | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Greater Shepparton | Regional |
| ITINERANT TRADING | 4. Objectives 4.1 To facilitate the opportunities for itinerant trading that adds to the community’s enjoyment and use of the municipality, while not reducing safety or access to public land; 4.2 To regulate the level and intensity of itinerant trading to protect the amenity of the municipality including its roads, streets and public places and to ensure these areas are retained primarily for their main purpose. 4.3 To ensure that the parking of vehicles and/or erection of other equipment will not adversely affect the public amenity and the character of the area and/or street. 4.4 To provide a consistent and coordinated process for the assessment of applications for itinerant traders within the municipality. 5. Definitions Itinerant Trader: a person or persons engaged in providing goods and/or services in a public place on a temporary basis. This includes but is not limited to mobile food vans, ice cream vendors and flower sellers. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| ITINERANT TRADING | OBJECTIVES To inform Council staff and the community that Council is generally opposed to the use of Councilowned land for use by private Itinerant Traders except for those areas shown as exempt below. EXEMPTIONS TO POLICY The General Manager may grant exemptions to the policy, on written application, for the following areas/situations:  Small scale mobile coffee vans are permitted to operate outside the Central Business District and not less than one hundred (100) metres from an existing premises selling coffee  Orange Function Centre, Orange Botanic Gardens, Showground, Robertson Park, Cook Park, Civic Centre Forecourt and Northcourt  Seasonal local fruit selling, subject to relevant approval being obtained under the Local Government Act 1993 PROCEDURE When members of the public make enquiries regarding the use of Council-owned land for retail purposes by private itinerant traders, Council staff are to advise them of Council’s policy. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ITINERANT TRADING POLICY | 4.1.1. Facilitate opportunities for itinerant trading that can add to the enjoyment and experience of local destinations while not unreasonably impacting public safety or access to public places; 4.1.2. Support business start-up and or entrepreneurial activity by Moyne Shire residents, groups and traders in support of local economic development and place making principles. 4.1.3. Consider the interests of static businesses operating within Moyne Shire; Page 2 of 6 Moyne Shire Council Policy Manual This document is uncontrolled in printed form 4.1.4. Provide goods and services that enhance visitor experiences; 4.1.5. Provide goods and services where or when they are not readily or conveniently available; 4.1.6. Manage the type and intensity of itinerant trade to balance access to and the enjoyment of public places; 4.1.7. Provide a consistent and coordinated process for assessment of Itinerant Trading applications. 4.1.8. Regulate the level and intensity of itinerant trading in public places to ensure the site is retained for its primary purpose. 4.1.9. Ensure the parking of vehicles (or erection of other equipment) will not unreasonably impact public amenity. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| ITINERANT VENDORS AND STANDING STALLS | To detail and regulate appropriate safety and health conditions for itinerant vendors and stalls operating in Junee Shire. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | 7.1.4.3 Participate in community events (e.g. Junee Show, Farmers Markets, Illabo Show) | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | Councillors and Council staff attended a variety of community events through the year including the Junee Show, Illabo Show, Farmers Markets and a number of specialised events including Seniors Week and various youth events. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | 4.2.2.4 Provide support to the Agriculture sector to expand markets and embrace technological improvement | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | Action Code 3.2.5.3 Action Name Facilitate forum on local issues with Agriculture sector Annual Comment The planned forum took the form of a one-day symposium bringing together delegates from local, regional, state and national perspectives. Planning for the forum was delayed as a result of the State and Federal Government elections, however, the 'Bulk Freight Futures' symposium was organised and registrations opened for the event to be held on 11 July 2019. The event was well attended with over 60 delegates and featured a key note presentation from Grain Trade Australia as well as informative presenters from the liquid bulk, rail, port and rail transport sectors. A local case study from Hanlon Enterprises was also included in the program. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | Bulk Freight Futures Rail Symposium The planned forum took the form of a one-day symposium bringing together delegates from local, regional, state and national perspectives. The 'Bulk Freight Futures' symposium was Officially Open by the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia the Hon. Michael McCormack on 11 July 2019. The event was well attended with over 60 delegates and featured keynote presentations from Grain Trade Australia as well as informative presenters from the liquid bulk, rail, port and rail transport sectors. Three local case studies injected a Junee feel at the event with Hanlon Enterprises, QUBE logistics and the Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory presenting their respective business models and how freight logistics coordination has been integral to their success. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | Engagement with the rail, freight and agricultural sectors was frequent around the preparation for the Bulk Freight Futures symposium. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | The Council supports the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project and is working closely with State and Federal agencies as well as the Local agricultural sector to ensure the community is informed of the local opportunities this type of infrastructure can bring. Working with NSW Transport to upgrade the northern triangle rail line and the branch line to Griffith to help improve transport links for the agriculture and other rural based sector industries. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | 4.1.2.2 Support the establishment of and maintain community gardens Council has provided some assistance to primary schools developing community gardens. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | Bulk Freight Futures Rail Symposium The planned forum took the form of a one-day symposium bringing together delegates from local, regional, state and national perspectives. The 'Bulk Freight Futures' symposium was Officially Open by the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia the Hon. Michael McCormack on 11 July 2019. The event was well attended with over 60 delegates and featured keynote presentations from Grain Trade Australia as well as informative presenters from the liquid bulk, rail, port and rail transport sectors. Three local case studies injected a Junee feel at the event with Hanlon Enterprises, QUBE logistics and the Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory presenting their respective business models and how freight logistics coordination has been integral to their success. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | Engagement with the rail, freight and agricultural sectors was frequent around the preparation for the Bulk Freight Futures symposium. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | The Council supports the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project and is working closely with State and Federal agencies as well as the Local agricultural sector to ensure the community is informed of the local opportunities this type of infrastructure can bring. Working with NSW Transport to upgrade the northern triangle rail line and the branch line to Griffith to help improve transport links for the agriculture and other rural based sector industries. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | The planned forum took the form of a one-day symposium bringing together delegates from local, regional, state and national perspectives. Planning for the forum was delayed as a result of the State and Federal Government elections, however, the 'Bulk Freight Futures' symposium was organised and registrations opened for the event to be held on 11 July 2019. The event was well attended with over 60 delegates and featured a key note presentation from Grain Trade Australia as well as informative presenters from the liquid bulk, rail, port and rail transport sectors. A local case study from Hanlon Enterprises was also included in the program. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Junee | Regional |
| Junee Shire Council Annual Report 2018-2019 | Council continued to work with Junee Business and Trades during the year. The youmeandjunee brand was incorporated into environmental sustainable woven shopper bags which have been used at events and are available for sale from the Visitor Information Centre. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Junee | Regional |