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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Farming Zone (FZ) | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Mansfield | Regional |
| | | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Bogan | Regional |
| | Outcome: We have access to a secure water supply that is well-managed to provide us with a reliable, safe and cost effective service as well as raw water supply to villages. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bogan | Regional |
| | | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bogan | Regional |
| | | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Bogan | Regional |
| | Outcome: We have access to a secure water supply that is well-managed to provide us with a reliable, safe and cost effective service as well as raw water supply to villages. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Bogan | Regional |
| | | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bogan | Regional |
| D D A 2017-2021 AND ANA AN 2019-2020 | Toronto Meals on Wheels carpark upgrade | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| D D A 2017-2021 AND ANA AN 2019-2020 | The rating structure for the farmland category is based on a combination of a base amount of rate and an ad valorem component. The base amount for this category is set the same as the base amount for the residential category, with the ad valorem component being set at 70 per cent of the ad valorem component in the residential category. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| D D A 2017-2021 AND ANA AN 2019-2020 | the innovative Lake Macquarie Organics Resource Recovery Facility are two landmark projects we have delivered for our City that demonstrate how strongly we believe in shaping our own future – not waiting for it. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| D D A 2017-2021 AND ANA AN 2019-2020 | STRATEGY 2.1.3 Ensure public health premises and related services meet legislative requirements and community expectations ACTION 2019-2020 Inspect all food and regulated premises, including public pools, tattooists and cooling towers, in accordance with food authority partnership and relevant legislative requirements | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Lake Macquarie | Regional |
| Annual Report | advocating for affordable housing (neighbouring Councils) | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | community services including school focussed youth services, affordable housing and | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | Councillors also represent Council on a number of external bodies and committees, including the below. External Committee Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | Housing diversity options for all residents through advocacy and local planning policies Maintain or increase housing diversity In progress • we continue to work with Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance to advocate to peak federal and state bodies for better housing choice for all age groups and income ranges to meet the diverse needs of the community • locally, we continue to negotiate for affordable housing to be incorporated into major residential developments and considered in any changes following the planning scheme review | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | Our Community Services included school-focused youth services, affordable housing and | Social Policy | Affordable housing | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | • collaborating to address nutrition and food security for the region with programs including: – Smarter Living Program, a seminar series run in partnership with Whitehorse City Council | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | Lead and educate the community in environmental services and programs Maintain or increase community initiatives Achieved Programs included: • Spring Outdoors, Nature Walks, Environment Seminars, Smart Living, Lead to Sustain, Community Garden, Currawong Schools Environment • Education Days and WaterWatch events for the community. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | We have engaged state and federal advocacy bodies to support our advocacy efforts for more federal funding, support and leadership for: • local waste initiatives including the promotion of composting | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | We offer a range of composting products for sale at cost price at our Garden Waste Recycle Centre and conduct composting and worm farm workshops at schools, daycare centres and kindergartens. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | We rolled out local waste initiatives, including composting education, highlighting that | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | range of local waste initiatives, including providing composting education | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | Pursue a 20 minute neighbourhood (in line with Plan Melbourne where every home will be within 20 minutes of travel of local services and facilities). Priorities improved bus service coverage and frequency. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | Achieved Programs included: • Spring Outdoors, Nature Walks, Environment Seminars, Smart Living, Lead to Sustain, Community Garden, Currawong Schools Environment • Education Days and WaterWatch events for the community. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | Lead and educate the community in environmental services and programs Maintain or increase community initiatives Achieved Programs included: • Spring Outdoors, Nature Walks, Environment Seminars, Smart Living, Lead to Sustain, Community Garden, Currawong Schools Environment • Education Days and WaterWatch events for the community. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | We have partnered with ‘Compost Revolution’ to encourage residents to reduce their food waste. The program entitles Manningham residents to purchase one composting | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | We offer a range of composting products for sale at cost price at our Garden Waste Recycle Centre and conduct composting and worm farm workshops at schools, daycare centres and kindergartens. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | We rolled out local waste initiatives, including composting education, highlighting that | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | range of local waste initiatives, including providing composting education and partnering with Compost Revolution to encourage residents to reduce their food | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report | We are committed to supporting a resilient environment and are proud that we have range of local waste initiatives, including providing composting education and partnering with Compost Revolution to encourage residents to reduce their food | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Manningham | Metropolitan |