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 SHIRE INTERIM GREEN WEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN SEPT 2012 | At a local level, Council offers environmental and land management opportunities through workshops for landowners and Friends Groups, teaching sessions at local schools, information packs and Fact Files which address a number of environmental and planning issues. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE INTERIM GREEN WEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN SEPT 2012 | Identify opportunities for agricultural displays, field days, agricultural shows, farm expos, innovative festivals and the like, to engage urban residents in Mornington Peninsula agricultural industry and appreciation of the green wedge productive value. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE INTERIM GREEN WEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN SEPT 2012 | Produce a “Living in the Green Wedge” kit and advisory note to address the potential conflicts between farmers and non‐agricultural residents of 10 the rural areas, to provide advice to new and existing residents in the GW, and to the real estate industry, on the objectives of the Green Wedge, including the promotion of emphasis on land stewardship. sustainable agriculture and the | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE INTERIM GREEN WEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN SEPT 2012 | strong land management ethic and the necessary knowledge and resources to manage their land sustainably, others will require active engagement and persuasion through measures such as education, information, training, and financial incentives. Ultimately the goal will be to foster a sense of land stewardship among all landowners and a commitment to their role as long term custodians of the Green Wedge. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE INTERIM GREEN WEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN SEPT 2012 | With the development an of land that has occurred over the last 50 years, farms which in the past might previously have had similar farming neighbours, may now have new rural living neighbours with different values and expectations. The new neighbours may have not be familiar with the smells, noise, dust, sprays and late night operations that are a necessary part of modern farming and sometimes these can lead to conflict. Similarly, new activities such as restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and other tourism based businesses may have expectations that do not include important agricultural operations. Legitimate rural activities and farming can be constrained by these disputes adding further to the pressures to displace agriculture from the landscape. Education and information programs are needed to ensure that Green Wedge residents have realistic expectations of living in the Green Wedge, and to foster a positive relationship between those residents, tourism based businesses and the farming community. This is in part addressed through Council’s Interim Policy on Rural Dwellings but as this will only apply to new development it is important to reinforce the need for cooperation on a more general level. 29 M | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE INTERIM GREEN WEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN SEPT 2012 | Engage with DPI, the VFF and relevant industry groups to investigate opportunities for existing and emerging farming systems on the Peninsula, which have regard to the land ownership pattern, maintaining environmental values, land capability, potential access to recycled water, trends in regional agribusiness, availability of labour, farm diversification, proximity to markets and regional distribution centres, opportunities to capture visitor expenditure, improved transport links, adaptation to future climate change and other relevant factors. This study should consider the scope/market for “bush tucker”, aquaculture, hydroponic production and production utilising dispersed land holdings/ shared farm management. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE INTERIM GREEN WEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN SEPT 2012 | Applications which propose the use and development of a dwelling on the remaining vacant lots must avoid: Adversely affecting the landscape character of the rural area. Direct or indirect changes that can adversely affect biodiversity and natural systems. Changes which unnecessarily exclude or significantly limit agricultural land use and farm management practices, both on site and on adjoining land. Creation of demand for services and infrastructure that is often difficult to provide in the rural area. These impacts are exacerbated where the break up of an existing landholding comprised of several titles may result in the effective unplanned conversion of rural land to a low‐density residential cluster | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE INTERIM GREEN WEDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN SEPT 2012 | . Investigate an “farm open day” scheme to promote sustainable land management and better appreciation of farms amongst town dwellers. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Triple AAA Housing Policy | The AAA Housing Policy, together with parallel housing studies, will provide a comprehensive integrated housing strategy for Mornington Peninsula Shire. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Triple AAA Housing Policy | of location and access to shops, employment, services, and facilities used | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Mornington | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | Access to shops, services and community facilities – Within the Spit and Military Roads corridor are located three local business centres (Spit Junction, Cremorne Junction and Mosman Junction) with a range of food and grocery shops and other retail uses, commercial services, medical services, community facilities, in addition to employment opportunities. Locating housing close to these centres reduces the need for vehicular travel | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | Both the Sustainable Event Management Checklist and Sustainable Event Management Plan must demonstrate that the Mandatory Inclusions have been implemented, that the Preferred Alternatives have been considered, and that other sustainability aspects, as provided in this Policy, have been incorporated, where possible. The areas identified in the Checklist or Plan are as follows: | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | Notwithstanding, the organisers of these events are encouraged to consider the environment during their event/meeting, including the purchasing and use of sustainable products, catering, sustainable transport options, waste minimisation and the appropriate disposal of waste and recycling in the bin facilities provided. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | Preferred Alternatives Event organisers are strongly encouraged to consider the following preferred alternatives: Where products such as tea, coffee, hot chocolate or chocolate are to be provided at events, the use of Fair Trade products are preferred | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | This Policy allows for the provision of a preferred suppliers list for sustainable products, including but not limited to; printing, catering supplies, and other materials. Council will, for the purpose of delivering on this Policy, make available a preferred suppliers list which can be utilised by internal Council staff and external event organisers to purchase sustainable products/materials for an event within the scope of this Policy. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | Provide alternative water sources in lieu of giving away or selling plastic water bottles Alternative water sources could include: * Providing pitchers of water for meetings/workshops/events * Glass bottles where appropriate * Water stations set up with water containers or water trailers * Use of bubblers or water bottle refill stations, if available at the event venue. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | All cups, plates, napkins and cutlery purchased, used and distributed at an event must be made from recycled/recyclable /reusable/biodegradable and/or compostable materials | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | Both the Sustainable Event Management Checklist and Sustainable Event Management Plan must demonstrate that the Mandatory Inclusions have been implemented, that the Preferred Alternatives have been considered, and that other sustainability aspects, as provided in this Policy, have been incorporated, where possible. The areas identified in the Checklist or Plan are as follows: | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | Encourage event participants to bring their own reusable water bottle to the event | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | Plastic bags are not to be used and/or given away during events. Alternative products should be used/provided | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | Provide alternative water sources in lieu of giving away or selling plastic water bottles | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT POLICY | Where there are valid reasons for alternatives not to be used (i.e. specific sporting events, safety reasons), the event organiser must ensure that sufficient recycling bin facilities and adequate signage is provided for the appropriate disposal of plastic water bottles for recycling. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | A designated area for composting that should not impact on adjoining properties | Planning Frameworks | Modify housing/property designs to ensure adequate food storage/preparation areas | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | Plans submitted with a DA must show: | Planning Frameworks | Modify housing/property designs to ensure adequate food storage/preparation areas | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | Plans submitted with the DA must show: | Planning Frameworks | Modify housing/property designs to ensure adequate food storage/preparation areas | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | Space must be provided for an individual compost container/worm farm for each dwelling OR for a communal compost container/worm farm; the siting of which will have regard to potential amenity impacts. | Planning Frameworks | Modify housing/property designs to ensure adequate food storage/preparation areas | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | A designated area for composting that should not impact on adjoining properties | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | Plans submitted with a DA must show: | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | Plans submitted with the DA must show: | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | Space must be provided for an individual compost container/worm farm for each dwelling OR for a communal compost container/worm farm; the siting of which will have regard to potential amenity impacts. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |