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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2021 Greater Bendigo Community Plan | Sustainable water – Using water efficiently in buildings, farming and manufacturing. Designing to avoid local issues such as flooding, drought and water course pollution | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| 2017-2021 Greater Bendigo Community Plan | 5. Local and sustainable food – Supporting sustainable and humane farming, promoting access to healthy, low impact, local, seasonal and organic diets and reducing food waste 6 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| 2017-2021 Greater Bendigo Community Plan | 5. Local and sustainable food – Supporting sustainable and humane farming, promoting access to healthy, low impact, local, seasonal and organic diets and reducing food waste | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| 2017-2021 Greater Bendigo Community Plan | 5. Local and sustainable food – Supporting sustainable and humane farming, promoting access to healthy, low impact, local, seasonal and organic diets and reducing food waste | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| 2017-2021 Greater Bendigo Community Plan | Achieve required targets that ensure the quality of food available from food businesses in the municipality is safe and suitable for consumption | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Greater Bendigo | Regional |
| 2017-2027 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | 3.1 Promote the efficient delivery of water supply, sewer and drainage services for the long term interests of future generations Planning and appropriate rating structures in place to sustain long-term, efficient delivery of water supply, sewer and drainage services | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| 2017-2027 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | 3.1 Strategy – Promote the efficient delivery of water supply, sewer and drainage services for the long term interests of future generations | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| 2017-2027 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | 3.3 Prepare for natural disasters, biosecurity risks and climate change Support work of Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area Committee to progress toward the area being declared “pest free” | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| 2017-2027 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | Number of fruit infestations (Queensland Fruit Fly) reported within Wentworth Shire LGA Number of fruit fly traps distributed in Shire region | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| 2017-2027 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN | 3.3 Prepare for natural disasters, biosecurity risks and climate change Support work of Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area Committee to progress toward the area being declared “pest free” | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| 2017-21 | This will be achieved by the implementation of our carefully structured economic development plan, the success of which is already apparent in the establishment of projects such as the Nectar Farms Hydroponic project and the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Northern Grampians | Regional |
| 2017-21 | This will be achieved by the implementation of our carefully structured economic development plan, the success of which is already apparent in the establishment of projects such as the Nectar Farms Hydroponic project and the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Northern Grampians | Regional |
| 2017–2021 Stonnington Public Health and Wellbeing Plan | Breastfeeding | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Stonnington Public Health and Wellbeing Plan | We seek to invest in cycling facilities, including trails, shared paths, on-road bike lanes and associated infrastructure (such as signage, resting places and parking facilities), as well as programs and services to promote and encourage participation. Good access to key local destinations, such as shopping, education, recreation and employment locations is also important. Over the life of the Plan, Council will advocate for the development of safe, accessible, legible, functional and appropriate cycling options and initiatives to encourage participation in cycling and a culture of sharing space. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Stonnington Public Health and Wellbeing Plan | Service Provider: Deliver early childhood services, home and community care services, immunisation, libraries, food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Stonnington Public Health and Wellbeing Plan | Promote the provision of healthy food and drink options through development and endorsement of a healthy catering policy and guidelines (venue hire, Council child care, etc.) | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Stonnington Public Health and Wellbeing Plan | Promote the importance of and provide opportunities for healthy nutritional choices | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Stonnington Public Health and Wellbeing Plan | Work with sporting clubs to encourage and facilitate the implementation of healthy eating options | Health and Wellbeing | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Health and Wellbeing Plan | Council to support two organisations / services each year to develop and adopt food and nutrition guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Dietary guidelinse for external settings | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Health and Wellbeing Plan | Investigate restricted land use that has a detrimental impact on health and wellbeing outcomes, including electronic gaming machines, fast food, brothels and liquor outlets | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage opening of new fresh food outlets; discourage unhealthy outlets | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Health and Wellbeing Plan | Healthy Drinks Campaign shared indicators data collected annually | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Health and Wellbeing Plan | Work with local partners to promote healthy eating and oral health across the life stages with Maternal and Child Health, Early Years, schools and the Healthy Ageing Program | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Health and Wellbeing Plan | Council to support two organisations / services each year to develop and adopt food and nutrition guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage existing retailers/caterers to sell healthy, sustainable and affordable food | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| 2017–2021 Health and Wellbeing Plan | Outcomes by 2021 15% increase in the number of businesses and community food enterprises donating surplus food | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Darebin | Metropolitan |
| 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program | As Sydney housing prices continue to increase, housing affordability is a growing concern and has been identified as a priority for the Fairfield City Community. Population growth, investor demand and the desirability of the area is impacting on the affordability of housing for low to moderate income households. Fairfield in comparison to other Sydney suburbs, is more affordable but housing affordability is a key focus for the local community. Over the next four years, Council will undertake a number of studies and plans to identify growth in housing through mixed development and rezoning of land. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program | Priority 8 – Affordable housing • Residential Development Strategy • Local Environmental Plan Review | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program | Add permanently the annual Fairfield City Centre Latin American Festival - Culinary Canivale to this service area. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program | Major Festivals and Events including Moon Festival, Culinary Carnivale | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program | Cabramatta Town Centre Upgrade - Stage 2 Upgrade public amenities, installation of a formal badminton hard court with drinking fountain adjacent to existing basketball court | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program | STraTegiC laND USe PlaNNiNg reSPoNSiBle oFFiCer Manager Strategic Planning WHaT DoeS THiS ServiCe Do? Identify, map and coordinate planning for residential, commercial and agricultural land across Fairfield City, as well as preparing zoning certificates and representing Council in rural and urban matters with State and Federal Governments. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |