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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Policy | Clarence Valley Council recognises the importance of farmers markets in promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption. Farmers markets allow comsumers to access fresh, locally produced food products direct from the grower and contibutes to:  local economic growth  food security  food and nutrition education  the economic, social and health capital of the host community  business incubation  the preservation of farmland and sustainable agriculture  the consumption of fresh, locally produced food  promote cultural diversity through food  reduced food miles | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Clarence Valley Council recognises the importance of farmers markets in promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption. Farmers markets allow comsumers to access fresh, locally produced food products direct from the grower and contibutes to: local economic growth food security food and nutrition education the economic, social and health capital of the host community business incubation the preservation of farmland and sustainable agriculture the consumption of fresh, locally produced food promote cultural diversity through food reduced food miles | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Preference is to be given to Australian made products over imported produce/products; | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Clarence Valley Council recognises the importance of farmers markets in promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption. Farmers markets allow comsumers to access fresh, locally produced food products direct from the grower and contibutes to: local economic growth food security food and nutrition education the economic, social and health capital of the host community business incubation the preservation of farmland and sustainable agriculture the consumption of fresh, locally produced food promote cultural diversity through food reduced food miles | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Stall holders are to sell substantially local produce within their stalls. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Clarence Valley Council recognises the importance of farmers markets in promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption. Farmers markets allow comsumers to access fresh, locally produced food products direct from the grower and contibutes to: local economic growth food security food and nutrition education the economic, social and health capital of the host community business incubation the preservation of farmland and sustainable agriculture the consumption of fresh, locally produced food promote cultural diversity through food reduced food miles | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | To provide criteria for the labelling and sale of local farm produce and food. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | iv. Only produce certified through an Australian accredited organic certifier may be labelled organic”. All uncertified organic produce may be labelled “chemical free” but not “organic”; | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Clarence Valley Council recognises the importance of farmers markets in promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption. Farmers markets allow comsumers to access fresh, locally produced food products direct from the grower and contibutes to:  local economic growth  food security  food and nutrition education  the economic, social and health capital of the host community  business incubation  the preservation of farmland and sustainable agriculture  the consumption of fresh, locally produced food  promote cultural diversity through food  reduced food miles | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | No sale of noxious or environmental weeds, as listed in the attachments; | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | No sale of animals, excluding birds and poultry which may be sold if appropriately kept and by appropriately licensed bird traders/sellers, in keeping with the Animal Welfare Code of Practice – Animals in Pet Shops (NSW Department of Primary Industries | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | iii. All stall holders must label their produce to include the location of the farm/area where the produce was grown, to demonstrate their compliance with the conditions of consent; | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | b. Farmers and Food Markets Predominantly a fresh produce and food market that operates regularly within a community, at a focal public location that provides a suitable environment for farmers and food producers to sell farm-origin and associated value-added processed food products directly to customers. Produce purchased for re-sale is not permitted at these markets. c. Local Produce Food, or goods grown or manufactured within a 150km radius of the market. Depending on market location, this could mean that ‘local produce’ is grown outside the Clarence Valley Council area, ie, 150km radius from the market site. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Clarence Valley Council recognises the importance of farmers markets in promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption. Farmers markets allow comsumers to access fresh, locally produced food products direct from the grower and contibutes to: local economic growth food security food and nutrition education the economic, social and health capital of the host community business incubation the preservation of farmland and sustainable agriculture the consumption of fresh, locally produced food promote cultural diversity through food reduced food miles | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Preference is to be given to Australian made products over imported produce/products; | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Stall holders are to sell substantially local produce within their stalls. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | To provide criteria for the labelling and sale of local farm produce and food. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | Green/environmentally sustainable bagging and product options are to be made available to customers at each market (stall holders must not use plastic bags, plastic straws or plastic plates/cutlery for customers), i.e, supply ‘Enviro’ bags and boxes available/for sale at all markets, use compostable, straws, plates and cutlery with their use is to be encouraged by the market operator and market stall holders | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Market Policy | All markets will be subject to regular inspections by Council Officers to ensure compliance with the provisions of this policy, the Local Government Act, Work Health and Safety Act, the Food Act | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Markets | The sale of animals is prohibited excluding birds and poultry which may be sold if appropriately kept and sold by appropriately licensed bird traders/sellers, in keeping with the Animal Welfare Code of Practice – Animals in Pet Shops. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Mid-Coast | Regional |
| Markets | Policy statement Council acknowledges the contribution local markets make socially, culturally and economically. Council recognises that well managed markets activate and bring vibrancy to public spaces enhancing economic potential while promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging local production, distribution and consumption of food and other goods. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Mid-Coast | Regional |
| Markets | Stall holders should avoid using single use plastic bags. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mid-Coast | Regional |
| Markets | All food stall holders must operate in compliance with the requirements of the Food Act 2003, Food Safety Standards and the NSW Food Authority's 'lines for food businesses at temporary events'. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mid-Coast | Regional |
| Markets | All markets will be subject to regular inspections by Council Officers to ensure compliance with the provisions of this policy, the Local Government Act, Work Health and Safety Act, the Food Act, Animal Welfare Code of Practice – Animals in Pet Shops, Protection of the Environment Operations Act and all other relevant legislation. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mid-Coast | Regional |
| Markets | Market Operators must ensure that all food stall holders have submitted a 'temporary food stall notification' to the Council's Environmental Health department for assessment and have obtained written approval prior to operating. Penalty notices can be issued to those who fail to notify Council. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mid-Coast | Regional |
| Markets | Policy statement Council acknowledges the contribution local markets make socially, culturally and economically. Council recognises that well managed markets activate and bring vibrancy to public spaces enhancing economic potential while promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging local production, distribution and consumption of food and other goods. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Mid-Coast | Regional |
| Markets on Public Land | to encourage markets in circumstances that support local and regional food production and other small business initiatives. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Ballina | Regional |
| Markets on Public Land | to encourage markets in circumstances that support local and regional food production and other small business initiatives. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Ballina | Regional |
| Markets Policy | The types of markets that may be suitable are: Fresh Food / Farmers Market – Local farm origin items | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Markets Policy | The types of markets that may be suitable are: Fresh Food / Farmers Market – Local farm origin items | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Tweed | Regional |