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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEDDIN 2026 2017-2026 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | Develop/encourage agri-tourism – tours and farm stays. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| WEDDIN 2026 2017-2026 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | INPUT ISSUES: An analysis of a variety of input sources has identified a number of strategic issues: Value-add to agricultural production- branding (LEDS); | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| WEDDIN 2026 2017-2026 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | Rental of vacant farm houses; | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| WEDDIN 2026 2017-2026 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | Seek opportunities to connect the farming sector with the business community (LEDS); | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| WEDDIN 2026 2017-2026 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | STRATEGIES The outcomes of this strategic objective are: Strategic Outcome 1.1 A strong and progressive agricultural sector is maintained. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| Weed & Pest Animal Strategy | The spread of weeds to high value agricultural or environmental assets is minimised | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| WEED MANAGEMENT POLICY | Council’s main focus in on controlling priority weeds in agricultural areas and high risk pathways. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| WEED MANAGEMENT POLICY | Given that financial resources for weed control are limited, Council will place greater emphasis on those weeds that pose greatest risks to human health, the environment, livestock or the agricultural industry. The highest priority in implementation of this policy is given to the control of weeds in the following hierarchy as identified in the Riverina Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| WELL PLACED FOR WELLBEING Partnering for Healthier and More Connected Communities in East Gippsland (2017-2021) | Community is better informed about healthy eating options | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| WELL PLACED FOR WELLBEING Partnering for Healthier and More Connected Communities in East Gippsland (2017-2021) | Some of the local changes we will be looking for: » Community has improved access to healthy eating options » In schools » In community organisations and sporting clubs » In public facilities such as hospitals » In workplaces » In local shops and markets | Health and Wellbeing | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| WELL PLACED FOR WELLBEING Partnering for Healthier and More Connected Communities in East Gippsland (2017-2021) | » Proportion of infants exclusively breastfed to 3 months of age | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| WELL PLACED FOR WELLBEING Partnering for Healthier and More Connected Communities in East Gippsland (2017-2021) | Some of the local changes we will be looking for: » Community has improved access to healthy eating options » In schools » In community organisations and sporting clubs » In public facilities such as hospitals » In workplaces » In local shops and markets | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| WELL PLACED FOR WELLBEING Partnering for Healthier and More Connected Communities in East Gippsland (2017-2021) | Community has greater access to water in public places | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| Wellbeing for All Ages and Abilities Strategy 2017-2021 | Almost all disadvantaged areas in Bayside are consistent with public housing estate locations, with most residents receiving a pension or benefit as their income sources. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Wellbeing for All Ages and Abilities Strategy 2017-2021 | Bayside has 1,232 public housing dwellings | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Wellbeing for All Ages and Abilities Strategy 2017-2021 | Public housing properties. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Wellbeing for All Ages and Abilities Strategy 2017-2021 | There is room to improve breastfeeding rates with a focus on support during the antenatal and postnatal period. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Bayside | Metropolitan |
| Wellbeing for All Ages Strategy | Include healthy catering considerations in events grant funding guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Moira | Regional |
| Wellbeing for All Ages Strategy | Support the roll out of "More 4 Moira" (community based project regarding primary prevention of childhood obesity) in Numurkah and other major towns across the Shire | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moira | Regional |
| Wellbeing for All Ages Strategy | According to the 2014/15 Maternal and Child Our youth Health Services Annual Report 41% of infants at 6 months were either fully or partially breastfed; this is comparable with the Victorian average of 49.6%. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moira | Regional |
| Wellbeing for All Ages Strategy | Develop and implement an Early Years Action Plan to focus on early years specific issues, including improving breastfeeding rates, early literacy and outcomes for all children | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moira | Regional |
| Wellbeing for All Ages Strategy | Over the past four years our breastfeeding statistics have increased to be comparable with the state average. | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Moira | Regional |
| Wellbeing for All Ages Strategy | Increase access to tap water by installing more water fountains in public spaces and ensuring free water stations are available at all events | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Moira | Regional |
| Wellbeing for All Ages Strategy | • Adherence to the regulations associated with the Health Act, Tobacco Reform, the Food Act and the Food Standard Code. This includes the work of the Environmental Health Officers in monitoring food premises across the Shire. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moira | Regional |
| Wellbeing for All Ages Strategy | Continue to monitor all food businesses across the Shire for compliance with Food Act 1984 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moira | Regional |
| Wellbeing for All Ages Strategy | Enforce Food Act 1984 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moira | Regional |
| Western Port Green Wedge Management Plan | Promote greater understanding and awareness of the projected impacts of climate change on the Casey Western Port Green Wedge. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Casey | Metropolitan |
| Western Port Green Wedge Management Plan | 11.10.3 Strategies » Undertake research on a regular basis to assess and plan for the impacts of climate change on the Casey Western Port Green Wedge. » Develop policies to manage and adapt to the projected impacts of climate change on the Casey Western Port Green Wedge. » Promote greater understanding and awareness of the projected impacts of climate change on the Casey Western Port Green Wedge. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Casey | Metropolitan |
| Western Port Green Wedge Management Plan | 11.11.7 Strategies » Protect the values and assets of the Green Wedge by preventing further encroachment and intrusions into the Casey Western Port Green Wedge by urban development. » Allow only “limited growth” for Casey Western Port Green Wedge settlements within their current boundaries, except for the coastal vilages of Cannon’s Creek, Warneet, and Blind Bight where a “strict containment” policy would apply. » Plan for ecological or farm-based tourism by identifying suitable areas for accommodation (not caravan parks). 11. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Casey | Metropolitan |
| Western Port Green Wedge Management Plan | 11.5.2 Objective Recognise the versatility of soils in the Western Port Green Wedge and protect and enhance the capability to support productive farming and biodiversity | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Casey | Metropolitan |