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).
Suggested search terms
Hold Ctrl to select multiple terms. Using ‘any words’ functions as an “OR” search. Using ‘all words’ functions as and “AND” search.
Search Criteria:
| Document title | Relevant text in the policy | Domain | Topic | State | Local Government name | Council type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | Saleyards This service area refers to the Euroa Saleyards. The saleyards operate on an approximately one sale per month basis. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Annual Report | 100% Mandatory inspections were conducted on all food shops in accordance with the Food Authority Partnership between NSW Food Authority and Cobar Shire Council. Based on performance, follow up inspections were sometimes carried out | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Annual Report | We supported local industry sectors that aligned with our vision and principles The Agribusiness Forum—supported by Council—ran a networking event ‘The Future of Farming in the Macedon Ranges’. The event was attended by 44 business owners who heard from experts in drone technology and the impacts of climate change on farming. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Annual Report | Wild Harvest Seafood Festival A | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| Annual Report | saleyards. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Annual Report | All food shops and licensed premises inspected as per Food Authority Partnership | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Annual Report | We have recently introduced a trial food organics green organics (FOGO) collection to some parts of the shire to reduce the amount of food waste going to landfill. Full roll-out of the service will commence in early 2020. We are also trialling a separate glass bin collection service that will improve the quality of recyclable materials and allow both the glass and other items to be recycled. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Annual Report | Omeo High Country Paddock to Plate Roast & Farmers Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| Annual Report | We used compost (generated from the garden waste collection service) in the shire’s parks and gardens, and donated the compost to schools for use in their kitchen gardens. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Annual Report | Agribusiness Gippsland Inc | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Support and grow a major event initiative that profiles the regional food industry. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| Annual Report | Food Management Health and safety Critical and major noncompliance outcome notifications [Number of critical noncompliance outcome notifications and major non-compliance notifications about a food premises followed up/number of critical non-compliance outcome notifications and major noncompliance notifications about a food premises] x100 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Annual Report | East Gippsland Beef Conference | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | The Murray Farm to Plate Strategy sessions, led by MRT, are now complete. There were a number of local businesses who were interested in being on the local committee. Council will continue to support local tourism businesses, interested in food and agriculture, to attract visitation to the city | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| Annual Report | Food Management Timeliness Time taken to action food complaints [Number of days between receipt and first response action for all food complaints/ number of food complaints] 2.91 2.70 3.35 2.25 Council has implemented improved processes to ensure that food safety requests are processed in a more timely manner. Results 2016 Results 2017 Results 2018 Results 2019 Material variations 89 Additional service performance indicators Service/indicator/ measure Food Management Service standard Food safety assessments [Number of registered class 1 food premises and class 2 food premises that receive an annual food safety assessment in accordance with the Food Act/number of registered class 1 food premises and class 2 food premises that require an annual food safety assessment in accordance with the Food Act] x100 Service cost Cost of food safety service [Direct cost of the food safety service/number of food premises registered or notified in accordance with the Food Act] $293.58 $283.79 $297.84 $311.54 71.99% 98.63% 98.99% 100.00% Results 2016 Results 2017 Results 2018 Results 2019 Material variations | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Annual Report | East Gippsland Livestock Exchange amenities and pen renewal projects were less than budget as a result of the reclassification of the pen works to Other Infrastructure (Budget was $655K) and the amenities facilities being underspent by $238K at year end. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Work with | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| Annual Report | Food safety Health and safety Critical and major noncompliance notifications [Number of critical noncompliance notifications and major non-compliance notifications about a food premises followed up/ number of critical noncompliance notifications and major non-compliance notifications about a food premises] x 100 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Macedon Ranges | Regional |
| Annual Report | East Gippsland Livestock Exchange Consultative Committee | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 4.2 Support key settings and stakeholders to increase access to healthy food options by creating a supportive built and social environment. COMMENT Council representative works with the Local Food Network to support healthy eating initiatives. Other activities include Р • Council early years preschools have achieved Healthy Eating benchmark for the Achievement program • Advocacy for FoodShare • Support the Farmers markets • Supporting efforts for a market hall | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| Annual Report | Examples of work undertaken in the past year include: • Advocating to federal and state governments for assistance for East Gippsland’s drought-affected farmers, businesses and communities. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Support initiatives that aim to increase access to affordable and healthy food for all people in | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| Annual Report | Funding was received during the year for Drought Relief Works at the Livestock Exchange. This added $260K to other infrastructure assets. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Wodonga farmers market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Wodonga | Regional |
| Annual Report | Omeo and District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| Annual Report | Saleyard and Pound Facility Land | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| Annual Report | Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| Annual Report | Tambo Valley Producers Dinner for the Beef Industry | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| Annual Report | This service supports the local economy and provides an alternative revenue stream for Council through the effective operation of a range of Council-managed commercial enterprises such as caravan parks, aerodromes, marinas and the East Gippsland Livestock Exchange. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | East Gippsland | Regional |
| Annual Report | Number of cattle throughput at Wangaratta Livestock Exchange | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Wangaratta | Regional |