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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | Community garden, Newtown | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | Community garden, Newtown | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | 7.5 per cent of all city housing will be social housing, and 7.5 per cent will be affordable housing, delivered by not-for-profit or other providers. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | A diverse supply of housing will support social and economic diversity. We need to plan for housing at a range of price points so people on a range of incomes can live and work in the city. This includes subsidised non-market social and affordable housing and supported housing for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | Access to safe, affordable housing is not available to every member of our community, requiring a significant change to the ‘business as usual’ responses from all levels of government, the not-for-profit and development sectors. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | Advocacy by the City has contributed to improved housing outcomes, including the supply of social and affordable rental housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | Creative enterprises are often small and we must make room for these initiatives. We need to ensure the people who drive them can continue to live in Sydney and lead the kind of lives that inspire creativity. This means providing suitable space for creative enterprises and affordable housing for cultural workers. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | Develop and implement policies, programs and planning controls and guidelines that promote the supply of housing, including affordable and social housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | Economic productivity is supported by diverse and affordable housing options and high quality urban infrastructure. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Sydney 2030 Community Strategic Plan 2017– 2021 | Housing affordability is the number one issue affecting Sydney’s social and economic progress. Rents in the City of Sydney local area rose by 70 per cent in the decade to 2015, while the purchase price of dwellings grew by 65 per cent. Average earnings grew by 48 per cent over this time. In the inner city, sale prices for dwellings are growing nine times faster than average earnings. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY MARKETS | 1.3. To encourage production of local agriculture and to provide an accessible avenue for the sale and purchase of locally grown produce to promote local food security. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY MARKETS | 1.3. To encourage production of local agriculture and to provide an accessible avenue for the sale and purchase of locally grown produce to promote local food security. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Sustainable Council Buildings Policy | Other Renewal, Expansion or Upgrade8 Under $4 million and over $1 million For example:  Balwyn Senior Citizens (Evergreen) (2014)  Camberwell Fresh Food Market (2014-15) | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Boroondara | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGY | Design considerations – Extent of retaining existing structures, re-use of existing materials (re-cycling where required), Waste Management Plans for demolition and construction phases, allocation of space(s) for general waste, recycling and compost/green waste for operational phase. | Planning Frameworks | Modify housing/property designs to ensure adequate food storage/preparation areas | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGY | Design considerations – Extent of retaining existing structures, re-use of existing materials (re-cycling where required), Waste Management Plans for demolition and construction phases, allocation of space(s) for general waste, recycling and compost/green waste for operational phase. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGY | Design considerations – Extent of retaining existing structures, re-use of existing materials (re-cycling where required), Waste Management Plans for demolition and construction phases, allocation of space(s) for general waste, recycling and compost/green waste for operational phase. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Port Phillip | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Policy 2018–28 | nvestigating alternative water sources for use in the Bunyip Food Belt area | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Cardinia | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Policy 2018–28 | roundwater To contribute to sustainable groundwater management, including exploring the option of alternative water sources for agriculture | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Cardinia | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Policy 2018–28 | Compost rebates | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Cardinia | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Policy 2018–28 | Compost rebates | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Cardinia | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Policy 2018–28 | Recycling flexible plastics | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Cardinia | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Policy 2018–28 | The top priorities are: • increased resource recovery with a particular focus on hard waste service, food within garbage waste, additional kerbside programs and e-waste | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Cardinia | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-2023 | Council also delivers educational programs for Stonnington residents across a range of sustainability topics including home composting, energy efficiency, communal gardening and waste management | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-2023 | Council also delivers educational programs for Stonnington residents across a range of sustainability topics including home composting, energy efficiency, communal gardening and waste management. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-2023 | Council supports residents to reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill through targeted events, education and programs | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-2023 | Support the reduction of single use plastics in Stonnington. 2.3.1 Plastic wise Council a. Develop and implement a program to support Council and the community to reduce the use and distribution of single use plastic items. b. Create awareness on the harmful effects of plastic on the environment. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-2023 | Stonnington’s planning application process requires developers to include Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) considerations within their applications. This requirement has now been incorporated into the Stonnington Planning Scheme as a Local ESD Policy, part of which supports urban ecology initiatives including communal spaces, vegetation, food production and green walls, roofs and facades. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-2023 | Council also delivers educational programs for Stonnington residents across a range of sustainability topics including home composting, energy efficiency, communal gardening and waste management. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-2023 | Stonnington’s planning application process requires developers to include Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) considerations within their applications. This requirement has now been incorporated into the Stonnington Planning Scheme as a Local ESD Policy, part of which supports urban ecology initiatives including communal spaces, vegetation, food production and green walls, roofs and facades. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-2023 | 2.8 increase the diversion of food waste from landfill | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |