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 |
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| Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029 Action Plan, Years 1-2 | 7.3 Agritourism Investigate regulatory mechanisms to better support appropriate agritourism experiences. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029 Action Plan, Years 1-2 | Actions Year 2 5.2 Food and beverage trails Facilitate development of food and wine/beverage trails.  Industry workshop to develop product packaging options with interested businesses. TBC Oct 2019 Ongoing Timing Performance measures Product options developed with interested businesses. Engagement with tour companies and industry famils. Lead DMT Support MRSC, MRVA, Ag Forum Status | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029 Action Plan, Years 1-2 | Strategy 5 – Food, wine and ferments Promote and develop quality food, wine and ferments experiences. Actions Year 1 5.1 Macedon Range Wines Increase brand awareness of Macedon Ranges Wines, food and ferments including:  Promotional campaign for Food & Wine Festival (Budburst).  Work with event organisers on promotional opportunities for Macedon Ranges Wines at regional events. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029 Action Plan, Years 1-2 | Support development of the emerging tourism products and experiences – weddings, Aboriginal cultural heritage, wellness and mineral springs, agritourism and accommodation. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029 Action Plan, Years 1-2 | Support for agritourism experiences such as farm stays, classes and workshops. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029 Action Plan, Years 1-2 | 7.3 Agritourism Investigate regulatory mechanisms to better support appropriate agritourism experiences. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029 Action Plan, Years 1-2 | Strategy 5 – Food, wine and ferments Promote and develop quality food, wine and ferments experiences. Actions Year 1 5.1 Macedon Range Wines Increase brand awareness of Macedon Ranges Wines, food and ferments including: Promotional campaign for Food & Wine Festival (Budburst). Work with event organisers on promotional opportunities for Macedon Ranges Wines at regional events. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029 Action Plan, Years 1-2 | Support for agritourism experiences such as farm stays, classes and workshops. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Volume 1 Strategies | – Design and position elements such as public furniture, lighting, drinking fountains, public information, public toilets, and play equipment to encourage the informal use of parks. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Casey | Metropolitan |
| Volume 1 Strategies | Access to water Access to water is required for drinking and for making BMX dirt jumps. Water fixtures and fittings should be robust so these are not inadvertently damaged, and to prevent water from being be wasted. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Casey | Metropolitan |
| Volume 1 Strategies | adjacent to existing youth activity centres (such as a school, reserve or leisure centre) and able to host supporting facilities (eg drinking taps, toilets, shade, seating, coaching outreach services) | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Casey | Metropolitan |
| Volume 1 Strategies | Providing lighting, associated support services such as picnic facilities, toilets and shelter, shade, car parking and drinking water | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Casey | Metropolitan |
| WAGGA WAGGA INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2040 | Apart from the provision of sufficient path widths, pedestrian priority road crossings, and lower speed limits; pedestrian amenity can refer to supporting infrastructure such as shade, seating, public toilets, and drinking fountains. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| WAGGA WAGGA INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2040 | Central Business District or on large blocks in outer areas. The Riverina – Murray is the food bowl for Australia and a growing list of international markets. A thriving and efficient city is critical in supporting the growth of surrounding rural areas, local centres and smaller villages. Transport efficiency, safety and a sustainable environment through reduced congestion and travel time will anchor our city as a facilitator for economic and employment growth. The Inland Rail project will open up Melbourne and Brisbane ports, and the Bomen Industrial Park supported by the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub will be one of the most important freight and logistic destinations and hubs in Australia. Wagga Wagga City Council must ensure that freight and industrial activity can function efficiently to ensure that investment in the area will lead to continued economic development in the region. The Strategy emphasises the following: • Capitalising on investment, working with industry to make best use of government investment. • Importance of corridor planning and freight movement. An arterial and sub-arterial road network that is strategic will reduce pressure on local roads. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| WAGGA WAGGA INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2040 | ILU1: Regional planning for economic development Key Project ILU1.1 Prioritise the role of freight and logistics hubs. ILU1.2 ILU1.3 | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | 184 people (6% of the Shire’s population) are of indigenous origin. Council engaged in a number of programs which provided services to our local Aboriginal community and culturally and linguistically diverse groups. These programs were provided under the auspices of Council’s Home and Community Care Program and comprised: Aboriginal Group meetings. These meetings are held one a month and are of a recreational, social and educational nature. Community Nursing and Day Centre activities. Frozen Meals on Wheels (1 client at Summervale Settlement) | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Council is therefore required to identify which of the three key result areas apply for each significant activity or strategy aimed at assisting people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, that have been included in this Annual Report. a) Social Justice Meals on Wheels Programme. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Introduction of new service to Uralla Food bank fortnightly | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Meals on wheels numbers have increased since changing the meal provider in February 2017. Continuing to be popular | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Social services will be planned, maintained and coordinated so that they meet the current and future needs of all groups in the community Provide and support Walcha Council Community Care and Meals on Wheels programs so that they reach the appropriate clientele | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Support the Meals on Wheels program | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | The number of meals provided | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Introduction of new service to Uralla Food bank fortnightly | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Agricultural activiates will be environmentally sustainable | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Partner with other government agencies to promote environmental sustainable practices | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Prevent agricultural land from being developed in ways that reduce its productivity Apply Council's Local Environmental Plan and planning controls. ESM 6.6.3.1.1 Ensure the Local Environmental Plan complements the LLS Strategic Land Use Plan. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Protect and promote farming practices using the principles of ecologically sustainable development | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Take LLS Strategic Land Use Plan into consideration when assessing Development Applications. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | The number of partnerships established | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Participate in container deposit scheme | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Walcha | Regional |