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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Council recognises the importance of agriculture to the region and wants to see an innovative and adaptable farming community that can deal with threats such as pests, weeds and climate change and be able to take advantage of opportunities such as new farming techniques and market opportunities. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Facilitate, support and encourage vertical integration by providing information and support and highlighting agricultural diversification examples, trends, innovations and opportunities with potential for local application. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Help farmers achieve environmental and stewardship credentials through environmental management systems and assurance schemes. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Hold regular agribusiness forums to give local producers and retailers the latest advice and market opportunities and to showcase local success stories. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Inform farmers of the latest industry and landholder support schemes and grants. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Objective 4.1 – Increase agribusiness opportunities | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Our aim is to foster sustainable behaviour and cultivate a vibrant and diverse farming community. To achieve this vision, we must continue to protect and enhance our farmland, support farmers to adopt flexible and restorative farming practices, | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | The Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy will be delivered through a combination of: Research and development. On-ground works. Technical support. Education. Policy development and implementation. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Vision A sustainable agriculture system supported by a strong partnership between government, industries, farmers and the community, working together to boost the economic viability of farming and protection and enhancement of the natural resource base. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Building capacity through education and stakeholder engagement. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Celebrate past, present and future sustainable agriculture practices and local farming stories in the Tweed Regional Museum and Sustainable Living Centre | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Help establish and showcase sustainable farms, progressive farmers and best management practices by publishing case studies and holding farm field days and other events. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Objective 4.3 – Increase community appreciation of local agriculture Consumers expect fresh, quality product all year round but lack appreciation for or understanding of agricultural production and the ecological consequences of their food choices. Community understanding of the different aspects of the local food system is required, including production practices, seasonal availability and environmental impacts, to foster responsible local consumption and appreciation for sustainable practice. Actions: Promote the benefits of local agricultural industries, their products, services and contribution to the community through farm open days, participation in community events and by supporting community gardens, edible streetscapes and other urban sustainability initiatives. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Raise awareness and appreciation of rural activities, including agricultural practices, among new and existing landholders living close to agricultural production. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Raise awareness of sustainable food production and local food purchasing through school tours and visits and provide links to training schemes and local employment opportunities. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | The Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy will be delivered through a combination of: Research and development. On-ground works. Technical support. Education. Policy development and implementation. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | to adopt flexible and restorative farming practices, continually engage with the community and educate about the benefits of local food. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Tweed Sustainable Agriculture Strategy | Provide opportunities for Indigenous partnerships in sustainable agriculture, including Indigenous farm programs. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Tweed | Regional |
| Universal Design Policy Statement Council buildings and the public realm September 2017 | Description of improvements All elements within parks and gardens should be connected via a continuous accessible path of travel, for example, car parking, toilets, buildings, play areas, drinking fountains and seating | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| Universal Design Policy Statement Council buildings and the public realm September 2017 | Drinking water access The availability of drinking water for both people and animals is important. Children and adults as well as people using assistance animals will require access to drinking fountains, bowls or other ways of obtaining drinking water. Drinking fountains that are easy to reach, have large lever handles for operation and incorporate a low level drinking bowl for an assistance animal support access for everyone. A firm, slip resistant surface around the installation to support access is also important | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| Universal Design Policy Statement Council buildings and the public realm September 2017 | Kitchens and laundries There is no typical kitchen or laundry for people with disabilities, each has to be specifically designed for the users of the facility, now and into the future. Consultation with users must be completed to determine the most appropriate specifications to follow for each facility. (As per AS1428.2 – 1992 Appendix A) | Planning Frameworks | Modify housing/property designs to ensure adequate food storage/preparation areas | Victoria | Hobsons Bay | Metropolitan |
| Unstructured Recreation Strategy | All are fully fenced, and provide seating, shade, bubblers, | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Unstructured Recreation Strategy | All support furniture, bubblers, bins, seats and tables present and in a serviceable condition | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Unstructured Recreation Strategy | Drinking fountains with fitted dog bowls at its base in close proximity to the entrance | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Unstructured Recreation Strategy | Landscape Amenity: Does the design include ancillary facilities such as rubbish bins, seating, drinking fountain, paths, landscaping, shade structures, (and car parks, and toilets if a subregional facility)? | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Unstructured Recreation Strategy | support services such as picnic facilities, toilets and shelter, shade, car parking and drinking water | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Unstructured Recreation Strategy | Toilet (inside sports stadium), bubbler, seating, parking, bins | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Unstructured Recreation Strategy | Toilet, bubbler, seating, shade, bins and parking | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Upper Hunter Land Use Strategy 2017 | ‚ñ™ Develop policies for dwellings erected in conjunction with intensive agricultural production. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| Upper Hunter Land Use Strategy 2017 | Affordable housing requirements will be provided by maintaining adequate supplies of residential land. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |