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).
Suggested search terms
Hold Ctrl to select multiple terms. Using ‘any words’ functions as an “OR” search. Using ‘all words’ functions as and “AND” search.
Search Criteria:
| Document title | Relevant text in the policy | Domain | Topic | State | Local Government name | Council type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKETS POLICY | educating local residents about such matters as healthy lifestyles, seasonal buying, minimising food waste, growing food at home, and environmental sustainability; | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | providing safe, nutritious food to local residents; | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | educating local residents about such matters as healthy lifestyles, seasonal buying, minimising food waste, growing food at home, and environmental sustainability; | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | 6.5 Suitability of stallholder products and services for Bankstown City Market in Paul Keating Park Council envisages that markets in the Paul Keating Park precinct will promote products and services which are generally: high quality; locally-made or provided; ethically-made or sourced; produced or supplied by small/emerging businesses; promoted by the grower, producer, craftsperson or provider; and/or represent a diversity of offerings. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | educating local residents about such matters as healthy lifestyles, seasonal buying, minimising food waste, growing food at home, and environmental sustainability; | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | Markets will be subject to regular inspections by Council Officers to ensure compliance with the provisions of this policy, the Local Government Act 1993, the Food Act 2003, Food Regulations 2004, Food Safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Markets Policy | Health and Safety Market Operators are responsible for ensuring all stallholders involved in the preparation, sale or provision of food comply with the provisions of Food Act (NSW) 2003. Market Operators must also ensure stallholders hold current City Temporary Food Premises permits and comply with permit conditions. Further information may be found online at City of Sydney and NSW Food Authority websites. The City and other authorities may inspect markets and individual stallholders at any time to ensure public health and safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | 8.6 Waste and recyclable material generated from the operations of the market shall be managed in a satisfactory manner that does not give rise to offensive odour or encourage pest activity. Food residues, food scraps, and waste material shall be contained in appropriate commercial waste storage bins and removed from the site once the market has finished on all applicable days. Waste shall not be permitted to accumulate on the ground near the allocated waste storage bins | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | 4.4.2 All interested parties must consult the Public Events Standards found on Council’s website. It contains information regarding event management, community awareness and communications, event accessibility, event sustainability, traffic management, food safety, waste management, safety and security, risk management, temporary buildings and structures, volunteers, music and performances, legal, sponsorship and evaluation | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | 4.5 Inspections 4.5.1 Council staff will perform regular inspections of approved markets sites to ensure that market operators are compliant with the terms and conditions of Market Permits. This includes compliance with Section 68 permits, NSW Food Act 2003 and Regulations, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and the NSW Food Authority Guidelines for Food Business Temporary Events, risk assessments, waste management, traffic and parking management, and make-good provisions. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | 4.8.4 Market operators are responsible for ensuring that stallholders, food vendors, equipment providers, and all other personnel participating in their market have the required Public Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance, NSW Food Authority registration and current certificates, and operational certificates, and that their practices meet the relevant Australian Standards. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | Food stalls and mobile food vending vehicles | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | 6.5 Suitability of stallholder products and services for Bankstown City Market in Paul Keating Park Council envisages that markets in the Paul Keating Park precinct will promote products and services which are generally:  high quality;  locally-made or provided;  ethically-made or sourced;  produced or supplied by small/emerging businesses;  promoted by the grower, producer, craftsperson or provider; and/or  represent a diversity of offerings. Products and services regarded as suitable could include:  fresh foods and beverages;  pre-prepared and packaged foods and beverages with appropriate labelling; | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | Bankstown City Council is committed to enhancing its reputation as an attractive and vibrant City. The operation of markets within the Bankstown Local Government Area (LGA) is a means to achieve this, providing distinct cultural, social, economic and tourism benefits to Bankstown. Council supports the establishment of quality markets that meet the community’s needs, ranging from the provision of fresh food and produce to goods and services. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | City markets (also known as farmers’ markets, art and craft markets, and speciality markets) have been increasing in popularity and economic importance in Australia. In its 2014-17 Bankstown Economic Development Strategy, Bankstown City Council committed to “investigate a potential role for local pop-ups and markets as a direct-to-consumer marketing strategy for Bankstown’s small to medium sized enterprises”. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| MARKETS POLICY | In encouraging the operation of markets, Council aims to achieve a range of complementary economic and social objectives, including:  providing sales opportunities for Bankstown businesses, particularly small and emerging enterprises;  providing Bankstown businesses with cost-effective opportunities for market research, product innovation and partnering;  encouraging local sourcing by Bankstown residents;  complementing the offerings of existing local retailers;  increasing visitation and visitor spending, particularly from outside the Bankstown area;  offering opportunities for the sale of quality and prestige goods;  providing safe, nutritious food to local residents;  educating local residents about such matters as healthy lifestyles, seasonal buying, minimising food waste, growing food at home, and environmental sustainability;  enlivening the public domain, and making inviting and safe public spaces;  building community cohesion and resilience, by enabling people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to come together, get to know each other, and celebrate all things local; and  enhancing the reputation and image of the Bankstown area as a vibrant, interesting place to live, work and visit. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Markets Policy | The types of markets that may be suitable are: Fresh Food / Farmers Market – Local farm origin items | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Markets Policy | Sustainability Market management practices that minimise the impact on the local environment including waste minimisation and disposal. For example the separation of compost and recycling from general waste, and elimination of unsustainable waste, including but not limited to plastic bags and containers, plastic lined takeaway coffee cups and sugar sachets, plastic straws and polystyrene containers etc. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Markets Policy | Policy statement The City of Sydney (the City) supports quality markets in the Local Government Area (LGA). Markets provide for the needs of the community, ranging from the provision of fresh food to goods and services. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | Croydon Farmer’s Market, Croydon | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | Advocate and promote the increased provision of affordable housing options in accessible locations | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | 3.3 Support festivals and events that celebrate local arts, diversity and produce | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | Promote healthy eating and physical activity by supporting education initiatives and providing a diverse range of accessible open spaces and recreation facilities and services | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | Advocate for the development of an equitable and sustainable regionally-sourced healthy food system | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | There will be opportunities for community gardens that will promote equitable and sustainable sourced healthy food systems. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | Work in partnership with local communities to encourage thriving community gardens and promote sustainably grown local produce | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | Enhance the network of community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | There will be opportunities for community gardens that will promote equitable and sustainable sourced healthy food systems. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | Work in partnership with local communities to encourage thriving community gardens and promote sustainably grown local produce | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah 2040 Community Vision | Enhance the network of community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |