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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | A designated area for composting that should not impact on adjoining properties | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | Plans submitted with a DA must show: | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | Plans submitted with the DA must show: | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSMAN WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY 2012 | Premises which generate at least 50 litres per day of meat, seafood or poultry waste must have that waste collected on a daily basis or must store that waste in a dedicated and refrigerated waste storage area until collection | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | 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. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSPLAN | No. of meals delivered by Meals on Wheels per annum | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSPLAN | The range of services provided to older residents includes meals delivered to homes or served at the Community Restaurant | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSPLAN | % Residents satisfied with Council keeping food premises safe | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| MOSPLAN | The health and safety of the community is protected through inspection programs for food premises, beauty salons, hairdressers and skin penetration businesses, as well as cooling towers, swimming pools and pool fencing. Safety awareness programs are provided for businesses. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mosman | Metropolitan |
| Moyne Shire 2019 – 2020 BUDGET PAPERS | Food Safety* Indicator Decision making Waste Collection* Waste diversion Health and safety Health and safety 2017/18 Actual 0 61.88 0 100 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Moyne Shire 2019 – 2020 BUDGET PAPERS | Number of critical noncompliance notifications and major non-compliance notifications about a food premises followed up / Number of critical noncompliance notifications and major non-compliance notifications about food premises] x100 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Moyne Shire 2019 – 2020 BUDGET PAPERS | On-going education of food proprietors regarding safe food handling practices | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Moyne Shire 2019 – 2020 BUDGET PAPERS | This service protects the community’s health and well-being by coordinating food safety support programs, Tobacco Act activities and infectious diseases control. The service also works to rectify any public health concerns relating to unreasonable noise emissions, housing standards and pest controls. The unit undertakes some health education initiatives as well as supervises and advises on septic tank systems. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Moyne Shire Council General Local Law No. 1 2015 | KEEPING OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND REPTILES- | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Mudgee and Gulgong Urban Release Strategy | Guiding Principles The following principles have been developed to inform future residential land release: Encourage higher density residential development in Mudgee and Gulgong town centres – Council should continue to encourage the development of higher density forms of residential development (e.g. townhouses, villas and the like) within walking distance of Mudgee and Gulgong town centres. This Strategy has identified that more than 20 higher density dwellings will need to be developed in Mudgee's CBD every year to meet growing demand generated by an aging population, investors and buyers looking for affordable housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| Mudgee and Gulgong Urban Release Strategy | Guiding Principles The following principles have been developed to inform future residential land release. The principles have been developed and applied to ensure future residential land release facilitates sustainable economic, environmental and social outcomes for the LGA's community. The Strategy's guiding principles are as follows: Encourage higher density residential development in Mudgee and Gulgong town centres – Council should continue to encourage the development of higher density forms of residential development (e.g. townhouses, villas and the like) within walking distance of Mudgee and Gulgong town centres. This Strategy has identified that more than 20 higher density dwellings will need to be developed in Mudgee's CBD every year to meet growing demand generated by an aging population, investors and buyers looking for affordable housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| Mudgee and Gulgong Urban Release Strategy | Urban Release Strategy The purpose of the Urban Release Strategy is to: Provide Council with a framework for the systematic release of residential land; Ensure that there is a balance between supply and demand so as not to undermine the economic viability of greenfield development or cause adverse impacts on housing affordability; | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| Mudgee and Gulgong Urban Release Strategy | Protect employment lands and high value agricultural land – employment and high value agricultural land in and around Mudgee and Gulgong should be protected. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| Mudgee and Gulgong Urban Release Strategy | Protect employment lands and high value agricultural land – employment and high value agricultural land in and around Mudgee and Gulgong should be protected. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| Multicultural Plan 2017-2021 | Our established communities have added so much to our local area in terms of culture, heritage, food and skills to the local community that needs to be celebrated and recognised. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Banyule | Metropolitan |
| MUNICIPAL EARLY YEARS PLAN | WHAT THE COUNCIL WILL DO COUNCIL PLAN 2017-2018 TO 2020-2021 STRATEGY 4.4 Support initiatives that aim to increase access to affordable and healthy food for all people in Wodonga Municipal Early Year strategy actions Encourage healthy practices for children and their families across all council early years services Provide families and children with access to nutrition, healthy eating and oral health education and materials Deliver healthy eating and oral health | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL EARLY YEARS PLAN | 4.2 Work in partnership with key agencies and the wider community to increase breast feeding rates in Wodonga | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL EARLY YEARS PLAN | In Wodonga, breastfeeding rates are well below the Victorian rates and even further behind those recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The 2025 global target for breastfeeding is to increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months up to at least 50 per cent. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL EARLY YEARS PLAN | Progressive increase in breastfeeding rates to meet state targets. Source: DET MCH Annual Report and CDIS data | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL EARLY YEARS PLAN 2018–22 | MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH The City provides the universal maternal and child health (MCH) service across Greater Geelong to all families with children up to the age of six years. Families can access support for their child’s development through key age stage visits with a MCH nurse. During these visits families have access to information, guidance, support in a range of areas such as breastfeeding, nutrition, growth and development. MCH nurses will also make referrals to other support services. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Greater Geelong | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL EARLY YEARS PLAN 2018–22 | MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH The City provides the universal maternal and child health (MCH) service across Greater Geelong to all families with children up to the age of six years. Families can access support for their child’s development through key age stage visits with a MCH nurse. During these visits families have access to information, guidance, support in a range of areas such as breastfeeding, nutrition, growth and development. MCH nurses will also make referrals to other support services. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Greater Geelong | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN | We will work with the Central Hume Primary Care Partnership and Murray Primary Health Network to improve the access to key health and social services within our region. • Mansfield Paddock to Plate Agri-Tourism Alliance | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mansfield | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN | Affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Mansfield | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN | Breast feeding rates at 3 months (fully) | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Mansfield | Regional |
| MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLBEING PLAN | Maternal Child Health ♦ New Mums Group ♦ Mothergoose ♦ Australian Breastfeeding Association ♦ Mansfield Library breast feeding safe environment | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Mansfield | Regional |