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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroondah City Council Council Plan 2017-2021 | 4.9 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 City Council Council Plan 2017-2021 | 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 City Council Council Plan 2017-2021 | 4.9 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 City Council Council Plan 2017-2021 | 4.9 Work in partnership with local communities to encourage thriving community gardens and promote sustainably grown local produce | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah City Council Council Plan 2017-2021 | 1.10 Embrace a preventative evidence-based approach to addressing issues of chronic and communicable disease, food safety, and public health | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah City Council Council Plan 2017-2021 | Implement the reforms to the Small Business Victoria Food Act | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Social & Affordable Housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | 1.2.7 Investigate opportunities for enhancing the range of healthy options offered by caterers within Council owned and operated facilities | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | 1.2.8 Implementation of components of the DHHS Health Choices: Policy Guidelines for Sport and Recreation Centres at selected MCC leisure facilities | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Environment/Climate Change & Infrastructure 1. Lead a regional response focusing on testing of a Liveability index for food domains with all EMR councils | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | Focus Area 5.1 Environment, Climate Change & Infrastructure Key Direction 5.1 Seek to foster liveability within Maroondah Priority Action Item Responsibility Timing Resources 5.1.4 Undertake research into how Council is addressing food security and seek to engage stakeholders to develop a coordinated, systemic approach Community Planning & Development, Business & Development, Strategic Planning & Sustainability, Operations, Community Health & Emergency Management & external partners | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Maroondah Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017 – 2021 | 1.2.9 Embrace a preventative evidence-based approach to addressing issues of communicable disease and food safety via undertaking the Food Safety Risk Management Transformation Project Plan 2016-2018 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| MaroondahCityCouncil | Furthermore Human Resources have been highlighted as a valuable resource for leading workplace initiatives aimed at improving physical activity levels and implementing healthy eating strategies. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy eating by LG staff | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| MaroondahCityCouncil | infrastructure, | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| MaroondahCityCouncil | There are 45 Sporting ovals; 121 playgrounds; 34km of walking tracks and shared pathways; three bowling clubs; three community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| MaroondahCityCouncil | There are 45 Sporting ovals; 121 playgrounds; 34km of walking tracks and shared pathways; three bowling clubs; three community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| MaroondahCityCouncil | Planning, Health & Local Laws Community Health, Local Laws Facilitate health promotion initiatives for residents and food premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |
| Meals on Wheels | Objective The purpose of Mudgee Meals on Wheels Service is to maintain frail aged and younger people living with disability and their carers, who are at risk of premature or inappropriate institutionalisation, in their own homes by providing them with nutritious, affordable meals that are appropriate to their individual medical conditions and choices. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | 8.1 Manage for increased density 2.4 Affordable for all to live | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | A review of the options for housing in the municipality taking into account the needs of a diverse population.* 2.4 Affordable for all to live | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | The number of affordable housing units in City of Melbourne projects. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | The number of affordable housing units negotiated through development planning. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | Ongoing education and promotion regarding urban agriculture and access to healthy food.* | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | Ongoing education and promotion regarding urban agriculture and access to healthy food.* 2 | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | We will facilitate ongoing education and promotion regarding urban agriculture and access to healthy food. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | The percentage of residents that can access the community facilities and services they need within a 15-20 minute walk of their home. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | Ongoing education and promotion regarding urban agriculture and access to healthy food.* | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | Promotion of environmental sustainability by linking businesses to new initiatives and key sustainability projects, including sustainable food practices.* | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | promotion regarding urban agriculture | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL PLAN 2017–2021 | We will facilitate ongoing education and promotion regarding urban agriculture and access to healthy food. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |