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 PUBLIC EVENTS POLICY | Refer to Council’s Procurement Policy for more information – Council prefers recycled content paper products and biodegradable service ware e.g. plates and cups | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC EVENTS POLICY | Store and reuse rather than purchase and discard after a single use | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC EVENTS POLICY | Waste Avoidance – The event organiser in consultation with stallholders must take appropriate steps to ensure waste is avoided wherever possible: a) Eliminate unnecessary packaging; b) Select materials that reduce waste and litter or are easily recycled; c) Reuse products where possible such as the containers, boxes and bags used to transport food, drink, clothes and other items; and d) Must not have a negative impact on the safe presentation or sale of event/food/beverage/merchandise/services | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC EVENTS POLICY | Waste Storage and Collection – materials should be divided into the following groups with minimum contamination: a) bottles (plastic and glass) and aluminium cans; b) cardboard and paper products; c) compostable materials; and d) rubbish (polystyrene cups, plastic straws, bags, plastic cutlery etc). Facilities must be provided for the source separation of recyclables and waste. This includes the provision of adequate garbage and recycling receptacles in and adjacent to the event area. The above materials are to be collected and stored in designated waste and recyclable 240 litre mobile bins. Recycling Bin Caps are to be placed on 240 litre wheelie bins – bin caps are to be obtained prior to the event from Council’s Environmental Services Department. Bin stations to be positioned close to where food and beverages are consumed; at key entry/exit points to event and catering areas; beside designated pedestrian pathways. Separated waste and recyclables must be taken to appropriate, licensed receival facilities. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC EVENTS POLICY | Food safety regulations | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC EVENTS POLICY | Must not have a negative impact on the safe presentation or sale of event/food/beverage/merchandise/services | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Investigate the provision of rate rebates for landholders whose properties are under a conservation covenant. Continuation of the Land Management Rebate program | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Provide practical information to the public on energy and greenhouse issues, through Council’s major community events and media activities , such as the ‘Seymour Alternative Farming Expo’ | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Establish a waste reduction awareness program within the community and businesses targeting sectors such as food waste (including restaurants, food outlets). | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Provide practical information to the public on energy and greenhouse issues, through Council’s major community events and media activities , such as the ‘Seymour Alternative Farming Expo’ | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Agriculture Action Responsibility Promotion of existing programs that encourage/support reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural properties, such as the ‘landcare greenhouse challenge’ and ‘sustainable commercial forestry). Investigate the provision of rate rebates for landholders whose properties are under a conservation covenant. Continuation of the Land Management Rebate program, Residential Action Responsibility Implement the ‘Sustainable Subdivision Guidelines’ once their development is completed. Train staff to assess applications for planning permits within the context of energy efficiency Provide practical information to the public on energy and greenhouse issues, through Council’s major community events and media activities , such as the ‘Seymour Alternative Farming Expo’ Provide educational resources to new and existing homeowners and those that seek to build in the municipality. Work with community organisations such as local environmental groups, schools, and sporting or cultural societies, to provide targeted information. Run events that involve community members in practical greenhouse abatement activities, such as tree planting, field trips, land management and household 5 star energy programs. Develop a residential tree planting program to encourage shading of buildings where appropriate and maximise future carbon sinks. Investigate the provision of subsidies for energy efficient services and products utilised for private dwellings. Investigate programs such as showerheads changeovers Putting aside areas for abatement in developments. Behaviour change – motivation – cultural change, lasting embedded change. Consideration of (bulk) green power purchase Development of in house offset program. Planning & development manager Planning & development manager Environmental programs coordinator Environmental programs coordinator Environmental programs coordinator Environmental programs coordinator / building services manager Environmental programs coordinator Environmental programs coordinator Environmental programs coordinator General Planning Manager and Environment / Strategic Planning Sustainable Communities Coordinator / Unit Managers / the Green Team General Manager Asset Engineering and Infrastructure / Services Manager General Planning Manager and Environment / Sustainability Mitchell Shire Council Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 Appendices 1: Medium Priority Actions Officer / Environmental Programs Coordinator Environmental Programs Coordinator | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Agriculture (Community) Work with CCP™ Rural Victoria Initiative in developing initiatives, and continually explore opportunities available for reducing emissions. (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy) | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Investigate the provision of subsidies for composting bins purchased by residents and commercial properties. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Provide for composting facilities within Council operations, around kitchens, and composting of landscaping debris for reuse within Council and Council community groups, e.g worm farms can save around 1 tonne of CO2 emissions per year per farm. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Provide practical information to the public on energy and greenhouse issues, through Council’s major community events and media activities , such as the ‘Seymour Alternative Farming Expo’ | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Establish a waste reduction awareness program within the community and businesses targeting sectors such as food waste (including restaurants, food outlets). | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Investigate the provision of subsidies for composting bins purchased by residents and commercial properties. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Sustainable Resource Management Strategy 2011 | Provide for composting facilities within Council operations, around kitchens, and composting of landscaping debris for reuse within Council and Council community groups, e.g worm farms can save around 1 tonne of CO2 emissions per year per farm. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | 20 per cent reduction of biosecurity threats to ecological and agricultural communities 2012 to 2022. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | 35 per cent reduction of biosecurity threats to ecological and agricultural communities 2012 to 2030. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | 4. 25 per cent reduction of waste to landfill from Strathbogie's Agricultural sector by 2022. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | 70 per cent reduction of waste to landfill from Strathbogie's Agricultural sector by 2030. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | Action 2.09 Create the Strathbogie Carbon Program, identifying opportunities for local carbon farming projects, advocacy, funding and partnerships that enhance soils, livestock, trees, fertiliser and energy use that enhance Strathbogie Shire's reputation as an model economic and environmental locality. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | Action 4.06 Seek funding to undertake a study to measure, benchmark and implement best practice waste avoidance and diversion for silage wrap, netting & twine in Strathbogie's agricultural sector and innovative practices where council can facilitate action. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | Actions to 2022 Responsible Manager Partners 1.01 Assume a climate resilience leadership role and facilitate the strengthening of community networks and infrastructure. Contribute to regional forums and meetings communicating climate resilience in agriculture and business, and innovation throughout the industry. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | Create the Strathbogie Carbon Program, identifying opportunities for local carbon farming projects, advocacy, funding and partnerships that enhance soils, livestock, trees, fertiliser and energy use that enhance Strathbogie Shire's reputation as a model economic and environmental locality. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | Ensure new landowners all undertake an approved land management program such as Whole Farm Planning (Agriculture Vic for >40Ha) or Healthy Hectares GBCMA and Euroa Arboretum <40Ha), and that course providers are appropriately supported by Strathbogie Shire Council. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | Mitigate and adapt to a changing climate through strategy development, revised mapping and urban design, community knowledge-sharing, and incentives to manage climate risk in agriculture. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | Our next flagship projects Action 5.08 Partner with Agriculture Victoria and the Euroa Arboretum to run Whole Farm Planning and Healthy Hectares land use management courses for new & existing landowners. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE STRATHBOGIE 2030 | Partner with Agriculture Victoria and the Euroa Arboretum to run Whole Farm Planning and Healthy Hectares land use management courses for new & existing landowners. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |