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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LACHLAN REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Develop a manufacturing cluster with a focus on value add agriculture & renewable energy in order to share ideas/suppliers/distribution networks and economies of scale | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| LACHLAN REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Protecting and expanding agricultural backbone | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| LACHLAN REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH GOAL Assist businesses and industry to diversify and maximise opportunities for business development OBJECTIVES • Facilitate activities that support and promote businesses to become commercially resilient • Protect productive farmland and support rural business sustainability | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| LACHLAN REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | STRATEGIC GOALS HIGH GROWTH INDUSTRY SECTORS GOAL Strengthen the high growth sectors of manufacturing, transport, tourism and agribusiness. OBJECTIVES • To sustain and further develop the region’s manufacturing base by encouraging innovation and collaboration and ensuring the region’s infrastructure and transport logistics meets the needs of industry. • To develop and support the tourism industry and lifestyle through the development of the region’s infrastructure, tourism product and marketing programs to encourage increased visitation to the region. • To create a sustainable Agricultural industry base through the identification and support of value adding opportunities, promotion and creation of environmentally sensitive practices and the development of a skilled workforce to facilitate industry development and attraction. • Ensure the effective flow of products, materials and people in and out of the Lachlan Region through the provision and continual improvement of transport infrastructure and distribution networks in the Region. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| LACHLAN REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | The Shire’s town centres add a vibrancy and add to the appeal of the region, support the industrial hubs and the agricultural sector and provide a range of business opportunities. The economy is characterised through its strong agricultural backbone, a growing tourism sector and diverse manufacturing base whilst supported by a robust transport sector. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| LACHLAN REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | The Strategy places importance on the high-value industries of Agriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism and Transport that have an existing capability and represent the highest potential for generating economic outcomes for the region. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Lake Macquarie Farmers Market, | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Living Smart Festival | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Water delivery to drought-affected farms in the Upper Hunter | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | St Mary’s Green Cafe and Cafeteria | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage opening of new fresh food outlets; discourage unhealthy outlets | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Vivid Life Church Inc. (Pete’s Community Kitchen) | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Living Smart Festival | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Newcastle Waldorf School bush food and bush craft gardens | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Includes bubblers, | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Water delivery to drought-affected farms in the Upper Hunter | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Lakeside School Permaculture Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Revival of community garden at Charlestown Pool | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | THE CARE, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY HALLS AND CENTRES FACILITY EXTERNAL BODY Holmesville Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Water tanks for community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Water tanks for community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Compost giveaway We returned material collected through our green waste service to residents in the form of free compost. The giveaway has been made possible through the yearly diversion of up to 44,000 tonnes of food and garden waste from landfill. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Lakeside School Permaculture Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Market gardens in schools | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Newcastle Waldorf School bush food and bush craft gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Revival of community garden at Charlestown Pool | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Sustainability garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Sustainable gardening – Garden to Plate project | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | THE CARE, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY HALLS AND CENTRES FACILITY EXTERNAL BODY Holmesville Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Water tanks for community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| LAKE MACQUARIE CITY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Water delivery to drought-affected farms in the Upper Hunter | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |