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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Continue to develop and promote Darebin’s unique urban food offering. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Key festivals and events Darebin Music Feast, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Melbourne Salami Festival, Speak Easy Festival, The Darebin Community and Kite Festival, Loud Mouth families program, Homemade Food and Wine Expo, True North Festival, Backyard Harvest Festival, Sustainable Business Expo and environmental education experiences. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Local governments have many different approaches to activating the visitor economy, but all share the collective goal of growing the economy by increasing visitation to their areas. These individual efforts will enable the regional economy to grow:  Safe, accessible and sustainable transport.  Future developments of key destinations such as Preston Market.  Effective communication engagement and participation of diverse communities.  Future upgrades of ageing assets.  Supporting the growing food and beverage industry. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Work with key tourism operators such as La Trobe University, Melbourne Polytechnic, Northland Shopping Centre, Mantra Bell City, Melbourne City Football Club, Islamic Museum of Australia, Preston Market redevelopment to promote their appeal as key Darebin visitor destinations. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Local governments have many different approaches to activating the visitor economy, but all share the collective goal of growing the economy by increasing visitation to their areas. These individual efforts will enable the regional economy to grow:  Safe, accessible and sustainable transport.  Future developments of key destinations such as Preston Market.  Effective communication engagement and participation of diverse communities.  Future upgrades of ageing assets.  Supporting the growing food and beverage industry. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Preston Market, Reservoir, Fairfield, Northcote, Thornbury, Preston, Northland Shopping Centre and a host of factory outlets. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Work with key tourism operators such as La Trobe University, Melbourne Polytechnic, Northland Shopping Centre, Mantra Bell City, Melbourne City Football Club, Islamic Museum of Australia, Preston Market redevelopment to promote their appeal as key Darebin visitor destinations. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Backyard Harvest Festival, Sustainable Business Expo and environmental education experiences. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Homemade Food and Wine Expo | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Key festivals and events Darebin Music Feast, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Melbourne Salami Festival, Speak Easy Festival, The Darebin Community and Kite Festival, Loud Mouth families program, | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Key festivals and events Darebin Music Feast, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Melbourne Salami Festival, Speak Easy Festival, The Darebin Community and Kite Festival, Loud Mouth families program, Homemade Food and Wine Expo, True North Festival, Backyard Harvest Festival, Sustainable Business Expo and environmental education experiences. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | ue North Festival, | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | community gardens, permaculture activities | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | community gardens, permaculture activities | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | Backyard Harvest Festival | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Tourism: A Destination Plan for Darebin | community gardens, permaculture activities | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Towards a A MAP FOR ACTION 2000 – 2025 More Sustainable Blue Mountains | 2.2.2 There is increased housing choice to meet diverse needs | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Towards a A MAP FOR ACTION 2000 – 2025 More Sustainable Blue Mountains | Encourage the retention and provision of appropriately designed diverse and affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Towards a A MAP FOR ACTION 2000 – 2025 More Sustainable Blue Mountains | Housing that is relevant to our population is available. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Towards a A MAP FOR ACTION 2000 – 2025 More Sustainable Blue Mountains | To use centralised service centres for providing a range of affordable and accessible housing options | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blue Mountains | Metropolitan |
| Towards an inclusive city Darebin Access And Inclusion Plan 2015-2019 Action Plan | Action area Action 1.1 Housing 1.1.1 Maximise the use of Section 173 agreements to achieve an increase in social and affordable housing. 1.1.2 Advocate for a suite of ‘Livable housing features’ to be incorporated in Darebin’s planning requirements. 1.1.3 Pilot projects targeting builders and developers in Darebin promoting the benefits of accessible housing. 1.1.4 Advocate for changes to the State Planning Policy Framework. Outcome Increased proportion of accessible and adaptable housing in new housing developments across Darebin. Increased awareness among developers and builders of the benefits of liveable housing, enabling the sector to become advocates among their peers. Timeframe Lead Department/s Years 1 – 5 Children, Families and Community Aged and Disability City Development | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Towards an inclusive city Darebin Access And Inclusion Plan 2015-2019 Action Plan | Increased availability of fresh locally grown food and an increase in accessible and inclusive programs that encourage urban food growing. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Towards an inclusive city Darebin Access And Inclusion Plan 2015-2019 Action Plan | Action area Action Outcome 3.4 Community health and wellbeing 3.4.1 Support people with a disability to access healthy fresh local food, and participate in urban fresh food growing and local sharing. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Towards Equality Darebin City Council’s Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Framework 2019-2029 | Key areas of advocacy include but are not limited to: • Supporting the rights and recognition of First Nations people • Advocating for the humane treatment of refugees and asylum seekers • Promoting affordable and social housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| Towards Zero Emissions Plan 2019–2023 | Ongoing Funded Sustainable Assets; Recycling Services 2019–20 (commence) and ongoing New operating and capital Recycling Services Community Relations Every two years, commencing 2019–20 Funded Sustainable Assets Building and Facilities; Facility Managers; Recycling Services; Green Network 2019–20 New operating and capital Recycling Services Sustainable Assets Kerbside waste contractor | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Frankston | Metropolitan |
| Towards Zero Emissions Plan 2019–2023 | Council is working towards the introduction of a kerbside food waste collection service for Frankston City residents within the duration of the Plan. As food waste makes up approximately 40–50% of an average household garbage bin, this initiative will have significant benefits in terms of reducing waste to landfill and associated greenhouse gas emissions. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Frankston | Metropolitan |
| Towards Zero Emissions Plan 2019–2023 | Design and implement a system to divert food waste from Council operations once a food organics garden organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service is established. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Frankston | Metropolitan |
| Towards Zero Emissions Plan 2019–2023 | Develop and implement a food organics garden organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service to reduce food waste and associated landfill emissions from community waste. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Frankston | Metropolitan |
| Towards Zero Emissions Plan 2019–2023 | W1 Undertake an internal waste audit of Council facilities to identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste to landfill from Council operations and improve reporting in this area. W2 Design and implement a system to divert food waste from Council operations once a food organics garden organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service is established. Broader Emissions W3 Continue to promote waste avoidance, diversion from landfill and recycling and resource recovery through community education and engagement programs. W4 Develop and implement a food organics garden organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service to reduce food waste and associated landfill emissions from community waste. W5 Continue to implement and review Council’s Waste Minimisation and Management Plan (2015– 2020). OFFSETS AND ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Measured Emissions | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Frankston | Metropolitan |
| Trade Waste Policy | Trade Waste Policy | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Albury | Regional |