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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Efficient and resilient Improved access to local food Selects and maintains trees for Council-managed open spaces and street trees Sets local laws on keeping poultry Registers and supervises food-related businesses Provides information on sustainable gardening, including food gardening Assists in establishing and maintaining community gardens and encourages local food production initiatives Other local governments – Council to draw on local food experience and resources of other local governments Community-run programs – Council to continue to promote community-run programs such as community gardens, harvest swaps and permaculture interest groups. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Expand Council’s sustainable schools programs to consider more outreach projects, take-home linkages from students into their homes, linking with relevant partner organisations and other programs and projects that relate to Council’s sustainability priorities. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Expand the community engagement actions and material first developed as part of the Whitehorse Urban Forest Project to assist residents to grow healthy trees through education and incentives. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Provides information and encouragement for household recycling, composting and worm farms Provides rebates for home composting | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Sustainable Living Week is an annual festival which includes workshops, tours, kids’ activities and the Sustainable Food and Wine Fair. The annual Whitehorse Sustainability Awards are also held during this week, which recognise the sustainability achievements of individuals, schools, businesses and community groups. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Continue to develop and implement programs that encourage the growing of healthy food locally, to enhance the food security of the local community | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Continue to promote sustainable gardening and composting / worm farms through the Council website, Whitehorse Leader, Whitehorse News, workshops and event and other relevant media platforms. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Efficient and resilient Improved access to local food Selects and maintains trees for Council-managed open spaces and street trees Sets local laws on keeping poultry Registers and supervises food-related businesses Provides information on sustainable gardening, including food gardening Assists in establishing and maintaining community gardens and encourages local food production initiatives Other local governments – Council to draw on local food experience and resources of other local governments Community-run programs – Council to continue to promote community-run programs such as community gardens, harvest swaps and permaculture interest groups. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Expand the community engagement actions and material first developed as part of the Whitehorse Urban Forest Project to assist residents to grow healthy trees through education and incentives. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | To encourage the growing, sourcing, and sharing of local food by residents and businesses. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Consider expansion of food growing opportunities in public places and on nature strips where appropriate with approved guidelines. Incorporate online and digital resources for growing local food where feasible. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Efficient and resilient Improved access to local food Selects and maintains trees for Council-managed open spaces and street trees Sets local laws on keeping poultry Registers and supervises food-related businesses Provides information on sustainable gardening, including food gardening Assists in establishing and maintaining community gardens and encourages local food production initiatives Other local governments – Council to draw on local food experience and resources of other local governments Community-run programs – Council to continue to promote community-run programs such as community gardens, harvest swaps and permaculture interest groups. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Seek opportunities to support the introduction of edible plants and gardens in public spaces, particularly existing parks and gardens where appropriate. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | 1,937 households taking up Council sustainability rebates for installing solar panels, solar hot water, water tanks, greywater recycling systems, and home composting systems | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Continue to develop and implement programs that encourage the growing of healthy food locally, to enhance the food security of the local community | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Continue to promote sustainable gardening and composting / worm farms through the Council website, Whitehorse Leader, Whitehorse News, workshops and event and other relevant media platforms. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Continue to provide rebates for residents who purchase solar photovoltaic panels, solar hot water systems, water tanks, grey water systems and home composting products. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Efficient and resilient Improved access to local food Selects and maintains trees for Council-managed open spaces and street trees Sets local laws on keeping poultry Registers and supervises food-related businesses Provides information on sustainable gardening, including food gardening Assists in establishing and maintaining community gardens and encourages local food production initiatives Other local governments – Council to draw on local food experience and resources of other local governments Community-run programs – Council to continue to promote community-run programs such as community gardens, harvest swaps and permaculture interest groups. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Provides information and encouragement for household recycling, composting and worm farms Provides rebates for home composting | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Provision of a green organics bin for kerbside collection and home composting incentives | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | To encourage the growing, sourcing, and sharing of local food by residents and businesses. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Efficient and resilient Improved access to local food Selects and maintains trees for Council-managed open spaces and street trees Sets local laws on keeping poultry Registers and supervises food-related businesses Provides information on sustainable gardening, including food gardening Assists in establishing and maintaining community gardens and encourages local food production initiatives Other local governments – Council to draw on local food experience and resources of other local governments Community-run programs – Council to continue to promote community-run programs such as community gardens, harvest swaps and permaculture interest groups. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Improved access to local food | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | To encourage the growing, sourcing, and sharing of local food by residents and businesses. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | 1,937 households taking up Council sustainability rebates for installing solar panels, solar hot water, water tanks, greywater recycling systems, and home composting systems | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Continue to promote sustainable gardening and composting / worm farms through the Council website, Whitehorse Leader, Whitehorse News, workshops and event and other relevant media platforms. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Continue to provide rebates for residents who purchase solar photovoltaic panels, solar hot water systems, water tanks, grey water systems and home composting products. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Expand Council’s current program of food waste avoidance/food waste reduction community programs to continue the focus on food waste avoidance and food waste reduction, utilising best practice. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Provides information and encouragement for household recycling, composting and worm farms Provides rebates for home composting | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |
| Sustainability Strategy 2016 – 2022 | Provision of a green organics bin for kerbside collection and home composting incentives | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Whitehorse | Metropolitan |