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 Tablelands REGIONAL COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2036 | To provide advice and assistance on access to funding and grant applications | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| The Tablelands REGIONAL COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2036 | OUR INFRASTRUCTURE Strategy IN5 Ensure high quality water supply options for the towns in the region. What may the Councils’ role be? • To ensure access to secure quality water supply services across the region. Areas of potential focus and key issues to consider: • Some villages and rural lots wish to retain the choice as to whether or not they use town water services. • Quality of water is an important issue in some Council areas and villages, and continued work towards these identified areas is crucial. How will we know we are successful? (KPIs) • Number of properties supplied with water service infrastructure • Drinking water quality indicators Who will also play a part in this? Councils NSW Government Water service providers | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| The Tablelands REGIONAL COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2036 | To ensure adequate land is zoned for agricultural purposes | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| The Tablelands REGIONAL COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2036 | To promote sustainable agricultural practices. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| The Victorian | the Neighbourhood Houses directly work on achieving the goals associated with this priority including: Promote mental health Encourage gender equality Foster social connection and inclusion Celebrate and respect Indigenous culture Promote healthy eating | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| The Walking and Cycling Strategy is | Appropriate pathway infrastructure such as seating, drinking water, signage, natural shade, toilets, accessible car parking will encourage people of all ages and abilities to use pathways. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Monash | Metropolitan |
| The Walking and Cycling Strategy is | provide basic convenience facilities such as drinking fountains, seating, toilets and bicycle racks. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Monash | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | 2 x Shop Cook Save Demonstrations at Springwood Market | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | 3. Reduce food waste through education and other tools | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | A waste audit in 2016 identified that more than 25% (one quarter) of material in the household garbage bins was food waste. Part of Council’s commitment to reducing food waste to landfill since 2014 has involved a number of community education projects, market stalls and workshops throughout the Blue Mountains. Some include: Workshops and tours of waste management facilities Composting and worm-farm short courses (online and face-to face) Compost Hub Trial – a community composting program May 2017 -July 2017, connecting non-composting households with those that do compost to help divert food scraps from the red garbage bin. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | Education to the community is delivered in several forms | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | Education to the community is delivered in several forms: • Council’s website • Weekly Gazette advertisement • Newsletters • Resource Recovery Guide • Workshops • Social media • Info stalls at local markets | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | 2. Increase support for ‘at home’ organics management | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | A waste audit in 2016 identified that more than 25% (one quarter) of material in the household garbage bins was food waste. Part of Council’s commitment to reducing food waste to landfill since 2014 has involved a number of community education projects, market stalls and workshops throughout the Blue Mountains. Some include: Workshops and tours of waste management facilities Composting and worm-farm short courses (online and face-to face) Compost Hub Trial – a community composting program May 2017 -July 2017, connecting non-composting households with those that do compost to help divert food scraps from the red garbage bin. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | Compost Hub Trial with 18 hubs & 44 households | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | 10. Continue to investigate ways to increase organic diversion for households | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | 2 x Shop Cook Save Demonstrations at Springwood Market | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | 2. Increase support for ‘at home’ organics management | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | 3. Reduce food waste through education and other tools | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | 4. Identify opportunities for gate fees to encourage source separation of food waste from businesses | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | A waste audit in 2016 identified that more than 25% (one quarter) of material in the household garbage bins was food waste. Part of Council’s commitment to reducing food waste to landfill since 2014 has involved a number of community education projects, market stalls and workshops throughout the Blue Mountains. Some include: Workshops and tours of waste management facilities Composting and worm-farm short courses (online and face-to face) Compost Hub Trial – a community composting program May 2017 -July 2017, connecting non-composting households with those that do compost to help divert food scraps from the red garbage bin. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | Compost Hub Trial with 18 hubs & 44 households | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | Food / kitchen organics | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | Food/Kitchen Organics | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 | organic material (food, paper and other) in our household bins needs to be addressed. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| This Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2016-2020 | The tourist draw card, combined with celebrating the food and wine of the region, provides economic and tourism benefits to the region. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mildura | Regional |
| This is the Year Three Action Plan under the Glenelg Shire Council Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, 2017 – 2021 | Introduce “free fruit days” to provide a selection of fresh fruit to children and young people once a week at the Portland Library. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| This is the Year Three Action Plan under the Glenelg Shire Council Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, 2017 – 2021 | Support discussions with school and sporting club canteens to promote healthy food. | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| This is the Year Three Action Plan under the Glenelg Shire Council Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, 2017 – 2021 | Promote healthy eating via social media platforms including the promotion of state wide initiatives like Smart Eating Week, World Health Day and National Nutrition Week. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| This is the Year Three Action Plan under the Glenelg Shire Council Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, 2017 – 2021 | Promote the link between healthy eating, lifestyle and mental health as a key factor in the post violence recovery to victim/survivors. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |