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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Healthy Eating and Active Living Plan 2018-2021 | Healthy Eating Policy Develop a policy that will enable Council to meet the national guidelines for healthy eating. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| The Healthy Eating and Active Living Plan 2018-2021 | Be Smart Choose Tap Support the delivery of this integrated health promotion program that aims to increase water consumption and reduce plastic waste. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| The Healthy Eating and Active Living Plan 2018-2021 | Early Years Achievement Program Support the delivery of this best practice health promotion program which requires organisations to meet six benchmarks, including healthy eating and active living. Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Increase vegetable consumption through the development of the kitchen garden program in primary schools. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| The Healthy Eating and Active Living Plan 2018-2021 | Workplace Achievement Program Support the delivery of this best practice health promotion program which requires organisations to meet six benchmarks, including healthy eating and active living. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Surf Coast | Regional |
| The Hepburn Walking and Cycling Strategy | Drinking fountain or tap | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| The Hepburn Walking and Cycling Strategy | Drinking Fountains and Public Toilets Provision of and signage to these types of facilities should be used on trails | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hepburn | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | A1.4.6 Investigate ways for local agri businesses to become more business efficient and sustainable e.g using solar water pumps. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | Action ED 21 Encourage local restaurants and cafes to showcase local products. Consider opportunities to promote concepts such as slow foods, and promote food security. This could be achieved in partnership with the Lithgow Business Association. Time frame: Short. Resource requirements: Minimal. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | Consider opportunities to promote concepts such as slow foods. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | A1.4.4 Investigate opportunities for tertiary markets of processed and specialised packaging of farm products; plant/ flower growing and distribution; cattle breeders and other animal husbandry | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | A1.4.5 Investigate tourism opportunities for agricultural sector. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | A1.6.4.3 Develop branding for local products and locally owned businesses and incorporate with ‘shop local’ campaigns. Encourage local restaurants and cafes to showcase local products. Consider opportunities to promote concepts such as slow foods. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | Action ED 21 Encourage local restaurants and cafes to showcase local products. Consider opportunities to promote concepts such as slow foods, and promote food security. This could be achieved in partnership with the Lithgow Business Association. Time frame: Short. Resource requirements: Minimal. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | Action ED 3 Request Expressions of Interest from potential stall holders to assess demand for local markets. For example, these could be held on the pedestrian mall near the post office, or be incorporated within the Cultural Precinct, located at the eastern end of Lithgow. Monthly markets could have a particular focus, for example food or parts and crafts. Time frame: Short. Resource requirements: Moderate. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | A.1.4.AGRICULTURE A1.4.1 Identify the extent of business activities being carried out in rural areas of the Local Government Area. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | A1.4.2 Investigate ways for local agri businesses to expand and diversify offerings, e.g artisan food producers such as saffron, baked products, honey production, condiments, nuts, olives, small animal petting farms, etc. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | A1.4.4 Investigate opportunities for tertiary markets of processed and specialised packaging of farm products; plant/ flower growing and distribution; cattle breeders and other animal husbandry | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | A1.4.6 Investigate ways for local agri businesses to become more business efficient and sustainable e.g using solar water pumps. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| The Lithgow Economic Development Strategy 2015 | The five priority areas identified in this Economic Development Strategy are broken down into 16 objectives to be implemented over the next few years. They include: A. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT • Mining, Energy and Associated Services • Tourism and Recreation • Manufacturing • Agriculture | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | How will we work towards a housed Moreland by 2025? Strategy or Initiative Supply more quality, higher-density housing in activity centres and residential growth zones. Engage private sector developers and builders to provide more of social and affordable housing on larger redevelopment sites. Supply more affordable housing. Improve and effectively manage the stock of existing public and community housing. Explore new housing types and tenure models. What can I do? Who can I work with? Partners Moreland City Council, DHHS, housing associations | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | Support the achievement of “20-minute neighbourhoods” (where people can live, learn, work and play within a 20-minute radius) by delivering projects that improve: › pedestrian and cycle access and safety › public transport access › housing choice and diversity › open space access and usability › business development and local jobs › public streetscapes / spaces / safety and appearance › recreation and community activity access. Continue to improve opportunities for people with a disability and the elderly to live, learn, work and play in “20-minute neighbourhoods”. Partners Bicycle user groups, sporting clubs, creek committees, Moreland City Council, trader associations, DHHS Moreland City Council, DHHS, state and federal government departments | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | We live sustainably in well-designed neighbourhoods where access to transport, shops, services and community facilities is within 20 minutes’ walking distance. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | pport community-led programs to increase local food production. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | Engage with the community, partnering organisations and friends’ groups to implement community gardens, wetlands, and creek and nature strip plantings, and to assist in the design of open spaces. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | Engage with the community, partnering organisations and friends’ groups to implement community gardens, wetlands, and creek and nature strip plantings, and to assist in the design of open spaces. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | Promote opportunities to minimise waste and reuse organic waste for compost or energy. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | Promote opportunities to minimise waste and reuse organic waste for compost or energy. Support community-led programs to increase local food production. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | Promote and support initiatives to reuse, share and repair through initiatives such as tool libraries, recycling and waste transfer facilities, food swaps and local markets. Promote opportunities to minimise waste and reuse organic waste for compost or energy. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| THE MORELAND COMMUNITY VISION OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025 | Promote and support initiatives to reuse, share and repair through initiatives such as tool libraries, recycling and waste transfer facilities, food swaps and local markets. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| The Places We Live Maroondah Housing Strategy 2016 Working towards an attactive, thriving and well built community | 4. Improving affordability, accessibility and social housing opportunities | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Maroondah | Metropolitan |