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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let’s All Play Strategy. | integrated community gardens can help to encourage intergenerational play. Council will endeavour to create inclusive play spaces that encourage intergenerational play by including features that make it easier for everyone to participate. This includes incorporating recreational equipment that is accessible to everyone and considers ages 0 – 100 in play designs. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Let’s All Play Strategy. | integrated community gardens can help to encourage intergenerational play. Council will endeavour to create inclusive play spaces that encourage intergenerational play by including features that make it easier for everyone to participate. This includes incorporating recreational equipment that is accessible to everyone and considers ages 0 – 100 in play designs. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| Let’s All Play Strategy. | Recycling bins are not provided at our playgrounds. This service cannot currently be provided due to potential contamination issues. We will encourage a “carry-in, carry-out” approach to recycling through our promotional methods. This is already occurring for playground opening events whereby community members are working in partnership with council by bringing along their reusable drink bottles | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| LET’S PLAY 2014–2024 Investing in Play | will incorporate picnic and BBQ facilities, toilets and drinking fountains within the play space | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Mount Alexander | Regional |
| LET’S PLAY 2014–2024 Investing in Play | sandpits and veggie gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Mount Alexander | Regional |
| LET’S PLAY 2014–2024 Investing in Play | vegetable and herb gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Mount Alexander | Regional |
| LET’S PLAY 2014–2024 Investing in Play | sandpits and veggie gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Mount Alexander | Regional |
| LET’S PLAY 2014–2024 Investing in Play | vegetable and herb gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Mount Alexander | Regional |
| LET’S PLAY 2014–2024 Investing in Play | Barbecues | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Mount Alexander | Regional |
| LET’S PLAY 2014–2024 Investing in Play | Drinking fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Mount Alexander | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge …….. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Narrandera | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Gilgandra | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge …… | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste | Food waste disposal charge ….. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mid-Coast | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Liquid trade waste | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste | Food Waste Disposal Charges1212 | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ballina | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE – REGULATION POLICY | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge …….. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Discharge to Sewerage System | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Liquid trade waste discharges and environmental management of commercial and industrial activities | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Management Policy | Food waste disposal charge ….. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Po licy | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Policy | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Policy | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Policy | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE POLICY | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge …… | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE POLICY | 3.5.6 Food Waste Disposal Charge. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Policy | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge ……. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE POLICY | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Moree Plains | Regional |