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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNUAL REPORT | Investigate options to support/promote farmgate/ agribusiness opportunities For completion by June 2021 Strategic indicators Indicators In Progress Working with Tourism North East and Mitta Valley Inc to develop the Mitta Valley Destination Plan. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Towong | Regional |
| Annual Report | 5.3.1 Ensure sufficient housing diversity to meet community needs, including affordable and adaptable housing options | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Annual Report | Livestock Exchange | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| Annual Report | Council owns and delivers commercial services including caravan parks, the Echuca Livestock Exchange | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Engaged and collaborated regularly with tourism operators, providers and stakeholders across the Shire including wine and food businesses; tourism attractions (including military and rail history attractions); event organisers; and chambers of commerce. Worked closely with Goulburn River Valley Tourism and Murrindindi, Strathbogie and Shepparton Councils, including to promote the Shire and Heart of Victoria region in various publications and at events such as Seymour Expo and Melbourne Good Food and Wine Show. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Work with local operators to facilitate the development of a farm gate trail in the Mitta Valley and replicate in other localities as appropriate Work to continue for the life of this Council Plan | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Towong | Regional |
| Annual Report | Adopt and implement the Affordable Living Plan | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Annual Report | Livestock exchange Provide a livestock selling facility and associated services to primary producers, purchasers and stock agents. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Funding grants submitted for several key events including Multicultural Food Truck Festival and Youth Week events. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Funding has been sought to assist Upper Murray Inc deliver the UM2030 Agriculture Strategic Plan. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Towong | Regional |
| Annual Report | Affordable Living – New Urban Agenda | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Annual Report | Livestock exchange redevelopment (Budget: $1,152,000 Actual: $2,120,485) | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Work with partner organisations including Goulburn River Valley Tourism to support and promote events in the Shire and to attract third party funding Duration Ongoing Target % On target % complete Progress comment Collaborated with Goulburn River Valley Tourism (GRVT) on various marketing committee actions; promotional campaigns and attending tourism showcase events such Melbourne Good and Wine Show, as well as collaborating to showcase Mitchell Shire and the Heart of Victoria region at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Annual Report | Facilitate affordable living | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Annual Report | Livestock Exchange redevelopment. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Business development programs are promoted and diversified Duration Ongoing Target % On target % complete Progress comment Delivered a diverse program of business development training and other events, including: ÔÄæ Small Business Victoria seminars, including three Small Business Festival workshops ÔÄæ Business webinars ÔÄæ Small Business Bus and Mentoring Clinic day-long visits ÔÄæ Networking events including two Small Towns and Rural Forum events comprised of presentations by a local farming entrepreneur and Food Melbourne's North (part of NORTH Link). | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Annual Report | Working in partnership with social housing providers on issues related to affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Annual Report | Locals awarded saleyards work More than $1.64 million of work was awarded to Swan Hill-based contractors for the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange upgrade. Local businesses built new cattle yards and 10way draft, altered the selling ring and building, installed cattle troughs, the scale house building, sheep laneways and the three-bay truck wash. Work started in December and was mostly complete when sales returned in March. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Council continues to partner with community groups such as Landcare for regional based projects Ongoing On target Collaborative projects undertaken include activities with Landcare, government agencies, CFA volunteers and local schools including field days, Gardens for Wildlife Program, facilitating school excursions, planned burns, support for Landcare grants, gorse taskforce meeting, blackberry control Sunday Creek and Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Annual Report | National youth week grants In April 2019, seven National Youth Week events to the value of $6,500 were funded through our Youth Week Grants program, including a live music event, a community festival, an event showcasing cultural foods and a sporting event. These projects directly involved 140 young people in the planning and organising of events, with 500 young people attending these events across Newcastle's LGA. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Annual Report | Major achievements Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange redevelopment Work started in December and was mostly complete when sales returned in March. More than $1.64 million of work was awarded to Swan Hill-based contractors. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Funding announced for new $1M agricultural pavilion in Kings Park Seymour | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Annual Report | The Newcastle Unity in Diversity Festival celebrated the cultural diversity of Newcastle in the spirit of inclusiveness and welcome. The festival coincided with National Refugee Week celebrations. Building upon the capacities of the refugee, multicultural and indigenous community, communities shared their culture through performances, workshops, stalls and food. It was an opportunity for diverse communities to connect with each other. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Annual Report | Major capital works During 2018/19 the major capital works included: Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange redevelopment Budget: $1.94 million The redevelopment included: new cattle yards and 10-way draft altered selling ring and building cattle troughs the scale house building sheep laneways and ramps three-bay truckwash | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| Annual Report | The Moe Botanical Gardens were transformed into a multicultural space as the Latrobe City Sister Cities Festival came alive to celebrate the Chinese and Japanese cultures. Featuring a range of stage performances, market and food stalls and many activities for all ages, the Latrobe City Sister Cities Festival saw thousands of people flowing into the Moe Botanical Gardens. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Latrobe | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Regular community engagement on environmental issues occurs Ongoing On target Events include Large Animal Management field day, Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, Kilmore Show and Seymour Show. Regular Facebook posts, attendance at Bushland Park and South West Goulburn Landcare Group meetings. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |
| Annual Report | Community gardens Growing our gardens Merewether and Tighes Hill community garden CN funded $5,865 I Community input $33,000 | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Annual Report | Swan Hill Livestock Exchange redevelopment | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Swan Hill | Regional |
| Annual Report | Precincts: food manufacturing, aviation and logistics | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Latrobe | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Thousands visit Seymour Alternative Farming Expo | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Mitchell | Regional |