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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Woolbrook, Nowendoc and Yarrowitch. Negotiations underway with Tomra/Cleanaway for suitable collection infrastructure at Walcha Waste Depot | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Inspection of food and food premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Regular food premises inspections conducted | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | The number and frequency of inspections carried out | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Support cultural agricultural events | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walcha Council 2018 – 2019 Annual Report | Walcha Farmers Market at McHattan Park | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Walgett Shire Council 2018/2019 Annual Report | Council promotes healthy options at all our youth centers with snacks and drinks all approved within health and safety guidelines of food for young people and endless supply of fresh drinking water available. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| Walgett Shire Council 2018/2019 Annual Report | Services to our diverse communities include engagement and facilitation of exceptionally well attended senior’s events across the three larger communities. Events included Health Checks, Technology focused awareness, healthy eating and Accessibility to local community services and programs. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| Walgett Shire Council 2018/2019 Annual Report | As Council and its community continue to battle one of the worst droughts on record, Council has been proactive and made a number of improvements to its water services infrastructure to ensure the security of water for the community. In 2018/19 a new bore was completed at Cumborah, and Council secured an $8.3 million grant from the NSW State Government as part of its “Safe and Secure Water” program to increase the height of the Walgett weir, and construction of a fishway. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| Walgett Shire Council 2018/2019 Annual Report | Council promotes healthy options at all our youth centers with snacks and drinks all approved within health and safety guidelines of food for young people and endless supply of fresh drinking water available. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| Walgett Shire Council 2018/2019 Annual Report | In Walgett the community garden continues to thrive which and is enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| Walgett Shire Council 2018/2019 Annual Report | In Walgett the community garden continues to thrive which and is enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| Walgett Shire Council 2018/2019 Annual Report | As Council and its community continue to battle one of the worst droughts on record, Council has been proactive and made a number of improvements to its water services infrastructure to ensure the security of water for the community. In 2018/19 a new bore was completed at Cumborah, and Council secured an $8.3 million grant from the NSW State Government as part of its “Safe and Secure Water” program to increase the height of the Walgett weir, and construction of a fishway. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2027 | Support agencies and local organisations to address the availability of emergency services, affordable hous ing, disability and aged services and employment for people with disabilities | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2027 | GOAL SL 4.2 Provide potable and raw water supply systems that ensures enhanced water security and meets health standards STRATEGIES: 4.2.1 Improve and upgrade the water supply infrastructure through an approriate asset management framework | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| Walk & Ride in Casey Strategy | Drinking Fountains, Bicycle Stands and End of Trip Facilities: to be considered at key destinations | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Casey | Metropolitan |
| Walk Manningham Plan | Additionally, potential projects identified should consider the Living Streets’ 5 C’s audit Process. Is the walking route: • Connected: How well is walking integrated with public transport, retail, community venues and open space? Are parking areas well connected to retail and other destinations? • Comfortable: Are route design standards adequate, such as footpath width and grade (slope), good quality walking surfaces and provision for people with a disability or limited mobility? Are there pram ramps and are they compliant with disability standards? • Convenient: Have important routes been given sufficiently high priority, for example short pedestrian waiting times at signalised crossings? Do people with limited mobility have enough time to cross the road? Is there adequate seating, drinking fountains, and wheelchair chargers? | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Walk Manningham Plan | Continue to implement the actions identified in Council endorsed Management Plans to ensure areas of open space cater to walkers, including suitable paths and amenity such as seating, water fountains, and quality play spaces in line with the Public Open Space Strategy Draft 2011 (POSS) and potential open space links through Public Acquisition Overlay are identified. 3.3.7 3.3.8 Support | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| WALK, CYCLE GREATER BENDIGO Walking and Cycling Strategy 2019 | • Drinking water station • Way-finding information • Start/end of trip facilities • Commercial opportunities including provision for bike hire and food vendor infrastructure. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| WALK, CYCLE GREATER BENDIGO Walking and Cycling Strategy 2019 | Activity Centres (e.g. town centres, hospital; precinct). Primary Public Spaces, Corridors and walking circuits. Higher frequency of small infrastructure (including seats, drinking fountains and bike parking), traffic calming. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| WALK, CYCLE GREATER BENDIGO Walking and Cycling Strategy 2019 | Footpaths and local trails, paths connecting to the broader network and walking circuits. Lower frequency of small infrastructure (including seats, drinking fountains and bike parking), traffic calming. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| WALK, CYCLE GREATER BENDIGO Walking and Cycling Strategy 2019 | Principal Bicycle Network (revised). Shared paths/cycleways, neighbourhood streets. Medium frequency of small infrastructure (including seats, drinking fountains and bike parking), traffic calming. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| WALK, CYCLE GREATER BENDIGO Walking and Cycling Strategy 2019 | Secondary Public Space Corridors Shared paths and walking circuits. Medium frequency of small infrastructure (including seats, drinking fountains and bike parking), traffic calming. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| WALK, CYCLE GREATER BENDIGO Walking and Cycling Strategy 2019 | Strategic Cycling Corridors. City centre protected cycling minimum grid, shared paths, protected cycleways neighbourhood streets. Higher frequency of small infrastructure (including seats, drinking fountains and bike parking), traffic calming. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| WALK, CYCLE GREATER BENDIGO Walking and Cycling Strategy 2019 | Supporting infrastructure provision including – Seating – Lighting – Drinking fountains | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| WALK, CYCLE GREATER BENDIGO Walking and Cycling Strategy 2019 | The number of bicycle parks available in the city centre should be increased to 500 over time with a more even distribution in particular in the areas adjacent to primary cycling corridors and high activity areas including shopping and food precincts. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| WALKING AND CYCL ING STRATEGY | The Bullawah Cultural Trail was a partnership project between the indigenous community, Council, state government and the North East Catchment Management Authority to create a 2.4km cultural education trail. The trail itself can be experienced as a self-guided family experience to discover ancient Aboriginal stories, spirituality, culture, food, sculptures, interpretive signage, the Marmungun Rock and the Bush Tucker Garden. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| WALKING AND CYCL ING STRATEGY | Drinking Water Drinking water should be made available at key destinations along trails within urban areas. The location of this should be made clear on signage along the trail. The provision of more drinking water also needs to consider water sustainability issues. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| WALKING AND CYCL ING STRATEGY | includes signage, safe drinking water, lighting, shade and public art, just to mention a few. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |
| WALKING AND CYCL ING STRATEGY | The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail extends to the townships and a gourmet food Pedal to Produce Trail has been developed and focuses on the townships. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |