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 Events Management Policy | use bio-degradable, recyclable and/or salvageable products | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Management Policy | apply for required liquor licensing, food handling, development consents | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Management Policy | consider using sustainable, fair labour and/or fair trade certified products | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Catering Event organisers are encouraged to offer healthy food options at events. As a guide, food choices at functions and events should offer: • Predominately fruits and vegetables in season, wholegrain breads and cereals; • Moderate amounts of lean meat and chicken and reduced fat dairy products; • Mono and polyunsaturated oils and spreads; • Healthy cooking methods such as steamed, stir fried, grilled, or barbequed; • Minimum quantities of fried foods; and • Local, organic foods and/or non-genetically modified foods. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Local, organic foods and/or non-genetically modified foods | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Support fair trade activities by buying Fair Trade certified products where possible | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Support fair trade activities by buying Fair Trade certified products where possible | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Give preference to local suppliers in order to support local businesses and minimise greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Local, organic foods and/or non-genetically modified foods. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Polystyrene cups or packaging are not to be used at any event. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Purchasing and Material Selection In deciding on the appropriateness of materials, products and services for Council run events, event organisers should; • Avoid products with unnecessary packaging in order to minimise resource use and prevent waste to landfill • Give preference to products that are made using recycled materials and/or are recyclable or re-usable | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Waste Storage and Collection Adequate waste and recycling receptacles must be provided in and adjacent to the event area. In order to minimise litter, bins should to be positioned: At key entry and exit points; Close to where food and beverages are consumed | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Events Policy | Food operators must also comply with the Food Act 2003, Food Regulation 2010 and the NSW Food Authority’s Food Handling Guidelines for Temporary Events and Mobile Food Vending Guidelines (where applicable) | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Increasing the use of sustainable food for Council events and services, raising staff and community awareness | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Integrating environmental sustainability principles into core business and reduce Councils ecological footprint through an increase in the proportion of locally grown healthy food used for Council functions, activities and services reducing our ‘food miles’ and transport costs | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigate options to link with CCBC Event Management policy and to promote local catering, sustainable catering and social enterprises | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigating opportunities to increase participation and knowledge in the areas of sustainable food, community gardening, farmers markets, public space gardening, sustainable catering, waste reduction and healthy eating | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Promoting ecologically sound, economically viable and socially responsible food choices within Council | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Decrease the obesity rate in the city through the promotion and availability of healthy, safe and nutritious food | Health and Wellbeing | Restrict unhealthy food advertising; increase healthy food promotion | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Identifying at risk groups within the community where poor nutrition exists and build the capacity of support organisations working with those vulnerable groups | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Research food access needs of disadvantaged groups within our community with a view to partnering on a project | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Meet the Growers" (farmer talks) sessions at Concord Farmers Market | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | • Business • Investigate ways for business to link with Food Rescue organisations Advocacy for food rescue • Avoidance • Business Event • Resourcewise • Implement resourcewise program targeting avoidance • Waste free food event promoting local business • I nvestigate the possibility of setting up a larger scale composting facility within a business • Implement an Education program for business to reduce food waste through the following options; divert food waste from landfill via Bin Trim program e.g. Pulpmaster, composting machines, food waste pick up service, Avoid food waste through the Love Food Hate Waste program | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | • Investigate workshop opportunities including; • Reducing food footprint – Growing food • Preparing healthy fresh seasonal food • WasteLess Food – Pickling preserves • Youth Food Movement presentation • Movie night/film making • Nutrition Planning • Sustainability Team 1 Short Sustainability Team Resource Recovery Team, CPR 1 & 2 Medium Creation and distribution of resources to reduce food waste (e.g. weekly food planner & shopping list; food storage containers; guides to storing food for longevity) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Encouraging community participation in sustainable food initiatives such as community gardens, box schemes, farm gate sales and support of local greengrocer businesses | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | • Our community embraces healthy eating and nutritious food decreasing the rate of chronic disease and obesity; and | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigate a Good Food event which may include display stalls, talks, workshops, food trucks, children’s activities and competition e.g. kids best veggie produce basket or art work | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Community Education, Engagement and Empowerment The purpose of this objective is to provide information to the community that enables and inspires them to make positive choices about choosing, growing, eating and preparing healthy sustainable food. • Providing practical educational opportunities for the community to develop and share knowledge and skills in sourcing, growing and preparing sustainable food | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Investigate opportunities to promote and encourage Sustainable Food Trucks into the City | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE FOOD STRATEGY | Council will advocate and lead in the development of programs and strategies to ensure fresh, sustainable food and healthy eating is recognised as a priority | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Canada Bay | Metropolitan |