The City of Melbourne food policy is under development.
The food policy will provide a vision and a framework to work towards a more sustainable food system in the City of Melbourne.
A draft food policy has been developed which was informed by background research through the food policy discussion paper and a series of consultation processes including postcard surveys and forums where we collected community views on what food means to you. The draft food policy was presented to community and there has been further opportunity to comment on its content.
The draft food policy identifies five key themes for action, these include:
- Strong, food-secure communities
- Health and wellness for all
- A sustainable and resilient food system
- A vibrant local economy
- A city that celebrates food
Download the draft food policy:
Draft food policy (PDF, 200kb) 
Draft food policy (text only, 43kb)
Download the discussion paper:
Food Policy discussion paper (PDF, 2.8MB)
Food Policy discussion paper (text only, 181kb)
Consultation
The consultation period for the draft policy has now ended. The Food Policy will enter a period of revision and refinement before being presented to Council in June 2012.
If you would like us to keep you informed about the progress of the City of Melbourne Food Policy, please register your interest foodpolicy@melbourne.vic.gov.au