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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long term financial plan 2019/20 – 2028/29 | redevelopment of the Swan Hill Livestock Exchange | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| Long term financial plan 2019/20 – 2028/29 | redevelopment of the Swan Hill Livestock Exchange | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| Long Term Financial Strategy | discount to farm ad urban farm ratepayers. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| Long Term Financial Strategy | Farms at a discount of 10% to the general rate. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| Long Term Financial Strategy | That Council applies differential rates for: • General Residential properties. • Farms at a discount of 10% to the general rate | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Baw Baw | Regional |
| Long Term Financial Strategy 2019-20 – 2023-24 | . % City of Greater Dandenong | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Long Term Financial Strategy 2019-20 – 2023-24 | Rating category General Commercial Industrial Vacant residential Farm Rate in the $ Variance to 2018-19 general rate 0.0015667 0.0033683 0.0051700 0.0021933 0.0013317 215.0% 330.0% 140.0% 85.0% | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Long Term Financial Strategy 2019-20 – 2023-24 | The tables below highlight the various rating differentials that are currently applied by the Council. Rating category General Commercial Industrial Vacant residential Farm Rate in the $ Variance to 2018-19 general rate 0.0015667 0.0033683 0.0051700 0.0021933 0.0013317 215.0% 330.0% 140.0% 85.0% With the higher differentials applied to commercial and industrial properties and the strength of these sectors within Greater Dandenong, significant Council rate revenue is derived from these sources as compared to our residential sector. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Long Term Financial Strategy 2019-20 – 2023-24 | TERM FINANCIAL | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Long Term Financial Strategy 2019-20 – 2023-24 | $26 million redevelopment of the Dandenong Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Long Term Financial Strategy 2019-20 – 2023-24 | Council has accessed debt funding in the past years to complete a range of major infrastructure projects including the construction of the Dandenong Civic Centre and Library, redevelopment of the Drum Theatre, Dandenong Market and Noble Park Aquatic Centre that will be enjoyed by the populations of the future (refer table below). Project Drum Theatre Dandenong Market Noble Park Aquatic Centre Dandenong Civic Centre Total Total cost ($ million) 13.0 26.0 21.0 65.5 125.5 Loan funds used ($ million) 9.0 20.0 5.0 47.2 81.2 | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Long Term Financial Strategy 2019-20 – 2023-24 | Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Greater Dandenong | Metropolitan |
| Long Term Infrastructure Plan 2019–2029 | We also have five community gardens that support healthy and locally grown produce. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Frankston | Metropolitan |
| Long Term Infrastructure Plan 2019–2029 | We also have five community gardens that support healthy and locally grown produce. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Frankston | Metropolitan |
| Macedon Ranges Shire Council | the Neighbourhood Houses directly work on achieving the goals associated with this priority including: Promote mental health Encourage gender equality Foster social connection and inclusion Celebrate and respect Indigenous culture Promote healthy eating | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | “encourage economic vitality (tourism, agribusiness, buy local, local employment options)” | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | • Investigate regulatory mechanisms to better support appropriate agritourism experiences. Identify current policy issues and potential solutions through Council’s review of the Farming Zone and Rural Conservation Zone. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | A strengthening of the Macedon Ranges brand. The unique attributes of Macedon Ranges will need to be reinforced and promoted to provide a stronger brand position and point of difference to other regions. The key strengths of makers, nature-based experiences, artisan villages, food, wine and beverage experiences, and close proximity to Melbourne will support the brand position. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | aim of encouraging economic vitality (tourism, agribusiness, buy local, local employment options) and to attract strategic investment that is consistent with Council’s vision. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | Analysis of the product and experience offer of the Macedon Ranges highlights that the overarching competitive advantage of the region is in ‘makers’ and ‘nature based tourism’. Makers is an overarching term for the artisan food, wine, produce and art delivered across the Macedon Ranges. The makers theme is strengthened by the region’s most significant event, the Lost Trades Fair, and the growing popularity of artisan workshops. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | Consider opportunities to develop a Macedon Ranges Farm Gate Trail(s). | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | Further develop the region’s culinary events, such as the Macedon Ranges Wine and    and farmers’ markets | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | Investigate opportunities to further develop the region’s culinary events, such as       Festival, farmers’ markets and          | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | Investigate options for accommodation in the Farm Zone to support diversification and sustainability of the farming sector. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | Much of the product that fits within the above categories of artisan villages, food, wine and ferments and festivals and events align with the overarching brand of ‘makers’. Areas for growth or emerging product include: • Accommodation. • Aboriginal cultural heritage experiences. • Wellness and mineral springs. • Weddings and conferences. • Agritourism. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | STRATEGY 5 Promote and develop quality food, wine and ferments experiences. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | STRATEGY 5 Promote and develop quality food, wine and ferments experiences. S | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| MACEDON RANGES VISITOR ECONOMY STRATEGY 2019-2029 | Support development of the emerging tourism products and experiences (weddings, Aboriginal cultural heritage experiences, wellness, mineral springs, agritourism and accommodation). | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
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