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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | » celebrating and rewarding diverse local food growing and preserving cultures through a local food festival | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Case Study CERES Education is at the very core of CERES’ purpose, and it is the largest deliverer of environmental education in Australia. For the past 35 years it has been a place for innovative and immersive community-based learning and action focused on all aspects of sustainable living. As well as providing education pathways for adults and children, CERES runs a fully functioning urban farm, organic food market, nursery and café. It is a significant community sustainability hub and demonstration site for Moreland and the wider community. CERES’ contribution has been recognised at the Premiers Sustainability Awards, winning the Education Category in 2017. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Continue to support CERES in Brunswick, which runs extensive environmental education programs, urban agriculture projects, green technology demonstrations and social enterprises | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Implement the Food System Strategy including establishing two or more community gardens / public food growing sites, and holding a local food festival | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Moreland Food System Strategy implementation Implement the Food System Strategy including establishing two or more community gardens / public food growing sites, and holding a local food festival | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Support school and early learning centre sustainability through: » Council’s waste education program » the ResourceSmart Schools program support, facilitated by CERES | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | » celebrating and rewarding diverse local food growing and preserving cultures through a local food festival | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | > Continue to support CERES in Brunswick, which runs extensive environmental education programs, urban agriculture projects, green technology demonstrations and social enterprises | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | » celebrating and rewarding diverse local food growing and preserving cultures through a local food festival | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Case Study CERES Education is at the very core of CERES’ purpose, and it is the largest deliverer of environmental education in Australia. For the past 35 years it has been a place for innovative and immersive community-based learning and action focused on all aspects of sustainable living. As well as providing education pathways for adults and children, CERES runs a fully functioning urban farm, organic food market, nursery and café. It is a significant community sustainability hub and demonstration site for Moreland and the wider community. CERES’ contribution has been recognised at the Premiers Sustainability Awards, winning the Education Category in 2017. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Continue subsidising home composting and wormfarming through ‘Compost Community’ and support composting hubs at community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Foster a more resilient community and healthier environment by implementing the Moreland Food System Strategy including: » establishing two or more community gardens/ public food growing sites in partnership with the local community » celebrating and rewarding diverse local food growing and preserving cultures through a local food festival | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Moreland Food System Strategy implementation Implement the Food System Strategy including establishing two or more community gardens / public food growing sites, and holding a local food festival | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | > Continue subsidising home composting and wormfarming through ‘Compost Community’ and support composting hubs at community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Community 2020 goals: > Increase in the proportion of Moreland households composting or worm farming (against 2010 figures) | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Foster a more resilient community and healthier environment by implementing the Moreland Food System Strategy including: » establishing two or more community gardens/ public food growing sites in partnership with the local community » celebrating and rewarding diverse local food growing and preserving cultures through a local food festival | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Moreland Food System Strategy implementation Implement the Food System Strategy including establishing two or more community gardens / public food growing sites, and holding a local food festival | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | > Support school and early learning centre sustainability through: » Council’s waste education program » the ResourceSmart Schools program support, facilitated by CERES | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | ACTIVATING OUR COMMUNITY TO REDUCE EMISSIONS Kerbside food and green waste collection trial Deliver a trial of food waste into green waste kerbside bins and integrate lessons into roll out across Moreland New Waste and Litter Strategy Develop and begin implementing the new Waste and Litter Strategy with a strong focus on waste avoidance and community behavior change | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Community 2020 goals: > Increase in the proportion of Moreland households composting or worm farming (against 2010 figures) | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Council & MEFL 2020 goals: >Aim for 100% uptake of the food and garden waste kerbside collection (for households that have access to the service) | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO CARBON EVOLUTION Getting on track to a carbon neutral Moreland community REFRESH to 2020 | Council will: > Undertake a trial including food waste into green waste kerbside bins and then roll out across the wider community > Develop and begin implementing the Waste and Litter Strategy 2018-2022 > Continue subsidising home composting and wormfarming through ‘Compost Community’ and support composting hubs at community gardens > Support community-led initiatives that encourage sustainable consumption practices, including through Council’s grants program | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moreland | Metropolitan |
| ZERO NET EMISSIONS BY 2020 updaTE 2014 | Over the next four years, City of Melbourne will: • Undertake a world-leading sustainable redevelopment of Queen Victoria Market. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| ZERO NET EMISSIONS BY 2020 updaTE 2014 | City of Melbourne will also: Waste separation and collection • Implement resource efficiency behaviour change programs targeting residents and the commercial sector. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| ZERO NET EMISSIONS BY 2020 updaTE 2014 | Waste separation and collection • Trial local precinct solutions that improve resource recovery through behaviour change and technology. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| ZERO NET EMISSIONS BY 2020 updaTE 2014 | • Work with high-rise apartment owners and managers to provide appropriate on site recycling and waste management facilities. | Planning Frameworks | Modify housing/property designs to ensure adequate food storage/preparation areas | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| ZERO NET EMISSIONS BY 2020 updaTE 2014 | Improve freight practices • Create incentives for Melburnians to grow, eat and consume locally in line with our Food Policy 2012. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| ZERO NET EMISSIONS BY 2020 updaTE 2014 | Improve freight practices • Create incentives for Melburnians to grow, eat and consume locally in line with our Food Policy 2012. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| ZERO NET EMISSIONS BY 2020 updaTE 2014 | • Work with high-rise apartment owners and managers to provide appropriate on site recycling and waste management facilities. • Collaborate with the Victorian Government and business to encourage the establishment of more efficient waste collection systems for existing, new and redevelopment areas. • Increase support to programs that reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and improve commercial recycling rates. • Trial incentive programs to improve residential recycling rates. Waste treatment • Trial waste treatment technologies within local precincts and showcase alternatives. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |
| ZERO NET EMISSIONS BY 2020 updaTE 2014 | • Improve waste separation and collection within council operations | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Melbourne | Metropolitan |