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 |
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| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Develop local ‘Food on local menu’ 2013/14 MPS Who Deliverables Local Food industry directory Local Farmgates and fresh produce map produced Food on Offer Seasonality chart Implement trade day tours of food businesses Farmgate app Capacity building program initiated MPS Capacity building workshops held on topics such as compliance, financial management and business planning, marketing, distribution and market access. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Facilitate food industry capacity and connectivity activities to ensure local businesses are working together to grow the region’s food economy; | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Goal 7 Supporting a Sustainable Economy aims to foster an innovative business community and promote the peninsula’s agricultural and rural sector. Outcome 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.2.3 Prosperous rural economy To foster and encourage agriculture and promote the Peninsula's rural sector. To develop and grow local businesses including agritourism and intensive agriculture. To support rural business through networking and industry development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Industry Capacity and Connectivity Facilitate a food industry capacity and connectivity program to ensure local businesses are working together to grow the region’s food economy. This action is a critical component of the strategy in terms of enhancing awareness of food on offer and importantly, timeliness and ease of accessibility. The ad hoc nature of the food industry ‘whole of supply chain’ has been expressed by people as important to resolve and to improve cohesion. Therefore, all facets of the industry need to be supported in terms of their knowledge and skill development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | The industry identified a range of potential activities in the DIG Marketing Group consultation which included: Continuing to encourage networking through the provision of industry workshops and events Creating a frequent vehicle for communication (i.e., e-newsletter) for suppliers and retailers of MP Food Provision of an online (accessible / updatable) database of businesses and their offering | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | The Peninsula is also well known for its distinguished agricultural history, with producers being recognised as world class and industry leaders. Council continues to support our $650 million agricultural industry on the peninsula in a number of ways, with this food strategy being one mechanism to support local producers and food-related manufacturing businesses. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | There are already a range of relevant networks and activities happening within the Shire through the Small Rural Landholders Network (SRLN), small business mentoring and tourism training and development; adding value and technical support to the existing networks is sensible and efficient where required. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Action Timing Develop local ‘Food on local menu’ 2013/14 MPS Who Deliverables Local Food industry directory Local Farmgates and fresh produce map produced Food on Offer Seasonality chart Implement trade day tours of food businesses Farmgate app | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Implement trade day tours of food businesses | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Activities identified in this strategy aim to enhance awareness of the Mornington Peninsula food to its target market in terms of: Quality, diversity and availability Purchasing options and access Price point variances and affordability | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | The Peninsula is also well known for its distinguished agricultural history, with producers being recognised as world class and industry leaders. Council continues to support our $650 million agricultural industry on the peninsula in a number of ways, with this food strategy being one mechanism to support local producers and food-related manufacturing businesses. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Food Industry Advisory Body Establishing a Food Industry Advisory Body (FIAB) championing all aspects of local food on the Peninsula to deliver genuine benefits. Consultation has identified a desire to strengthen leadership and develop a united voice to promote local food in a more cohesive manner. There are a number of food sector organisations currently operating throughout the Shire with various modes of focus and action. All groups have a different focus of activities ranging from marketing to industry development and will continue to play a vital part to the local food industry It is proposed to establish a Food Industry Advisory Body (FIAB) to act as a mechanism to represent the various stakeholders of Mornington Peninsula food. This group will act as an advisory body from industry and council to assist in the development and provide input into various food related activities. With representation from the food industry, this group will help reduce fragmentation that has been identified as a key issue. In addition with a group helping to drive collective and coordinated activities; a natural consequence of this will be the enhancement of knowledge of the local food offering will occur. Pathways for implementation: Establishment of Terms of Reference and criteria for participation Seek support from local business groups to participate Facilitated process to determine function, priority actions and operational plan | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Fragmentation Establish a Food Industry Advisory Body Food Industry Advisory Body approve action plan to address key priorities Timing July 2013 August 2013 Who Facilitator Food Industry Advisory Body (FIAB) Deliverables Fragmented sectors need to develop a more cohesive mode of operation Awareness campaign of Mornington Peninsula Food Skill audit – capacity / employment map of gaps and needs, on –going actions as determined | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Key Action Area 4 Capacity Action Timing Develop local ‘Food on local menu’ 2013/14 MPS Who Deliverables Local Food industry directory Local Farmgates and fresh produce map produced Food on Offer Seasonality chart Implement trade day tours of food businesses Farmgate app | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Pathways for implementation: The FIAB will guide the coordination of a suite of activities to enhance food industry connectivity Development of resources for businesses to enhance knowledge of local food offerings and services | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | To enhance connectivity within the industry a program of activities are recommended. These will encourage further use of local products through the supply chain from producers to value added businesses, restaurants, cafes and retail outlines. The proposed program “Local Food on Local Menus” identifies a number of activities such as: Hosting of trade days for retailers and restaurants to connect with producers and value added businesses; Creation of an ‘eat local’ campaign to encourage retailers and restaurants to highlight local ingredients /products; Provision of kitchens with an easy reference tool to connect suppliers with chefs Publishing information sheets to inform businesses on what grows well and when on the Mornington Peninsula | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Awareness campaign of Mornington Peninsula Food Skill audit – capacity / employment map of gaps and needs, on –going actions as determined | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Economic Impact Summary There are direct economic benefits from focusing on strengthening the internal cohesion and subsequent growth of this sector, as a first step. By targeting an initial increase in outputs value (SM) in the Food and Beverage service sector has the potential to achieve some significant flow on benefits in terms of employment and job creation % increase in total output (Food & Beverage) 1.4 % 2.4 % 4.8 % Direct Output Effect $M 5.29 M 10.58 M 15.87 M Employment (direct and indirect new jobs) 65 130 196 | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | 6 Priority Action Areas Taking into consideration the key findings from the consultation phase this Strategy proposes 4 key priority areas: 1. Establishment of a Food Industry Advisory Body to assist addressing issues of industry fragmentation; | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Awareness campaign of Mornington Peninsula Food Skill audit – capacity / employment map of gaps and needs, on –going actions as determined | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | Communication and Awareness Campaign Development of a consumer and industry communication campaign to drive awareness of local food offerings and availability. A broad based communications and awareness campaign is a first step in promoting food within the Mornington Peninsula. Various mediums will be utilised to create a range of stories, educational tools and ‘call to action’ pathways designed to promote awareness that inspires a renewed commitment to buying local. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | develop an awareness, connectivity and branding strategy to promote Mornington Peninsula Food within the industry and to the general public. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Food Strategy | develop an awareness, industry connections and branding strategy to promote Mornington Peninsula Food within the industry and to the general public. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017 | Council can work to influence the private housing market to supply more diverse housing. For example, the supply of more one bedroom units could make housing more affordable for single person households; | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017 | Council is concerned about housing for the vulnerable groups and individuals who are already part of the Mornington Peninsula community and considers that it does have a role to play as a planner, partner and advocate in increasing the availability of social housing on the Peninsula. These roles are outlined in the Mornington Peninsula’s Social and Affordable Housing Policy 2011 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017 | Seek advice from Council’s Triple A (affordable, appropriate and available) Housing Committee in relation to improved community engagement on housing issues. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017 | Seek State government support for changes to the planning system which would ensure equitable contributions from major developments to addressing social and affordable housing needs. 3.7 Support change to the Victoria Planning Provisions that would create a faster, special pathway for the provision of social housing, having regard to the protection of neighbourhood character. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017 | Seek to better quantify the level and spatial distribution of social housing need on the Peninsula. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017 | Support the provision of additional social and affordable housing on the Peninsula to meet the current and emerging needs of the local community. 3.4 Include consideration of social and affordable housing needs and the opportunity for developer contributions in the consideration of planning scheme amendment proposals. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017 | The focus on social and affordable housing, and particularly social housing, is considered important because: ▪ social housing provides for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged households with the greatest need; ▪ recent research undertaken by Council has found that an additional 400 social housing dwellings are required in Mornington Peninsula by 2030 in order to reasonably respond to the needs of our most vulnerable and disadvantaged households; ▪ Council can work to influence the supply and targeting of social housing, in partnership with social housing providers; | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |