Table 2 Comparison of the design of state and territory level procurement policies in Australian institutions
Jurisdictions and year introduced or updated | Name of Procurement Policy/Nutrient Standards | System | Percentages or frequency of different foods permitted for food outlets/ canteens and vending | Percentages or frequency of different foods permitted for catering, fundraising and advertising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Health Facilities | ||||
 Australian Capital Territory; 2013 | Healthy Food and Drink Choices Policy | TL | Food Outlets - Green: Majority, Green and Amber: ≥ 80%, Red: < 20%. Vending - Red: < 20%. | Catering - Green: Majority. Red: Nil. Fundraising - Green: Majority. Red: Nil. Advertising - Green: Only. |
 New South Wales; 2017 | Healthy Food and Drink in NSW Health Facilities for Staff and Visitors Framework | HSR | Food Outlets and Vending - Everyday: ≥75%, Occasional: < 25%. Ban on sugary drinks. | Catering - Everyday: ≥75%, Occasional: < 25%. Advertising - Everyday: only. |
 Northern Territory; 2017 | Healthy Food and Drink options for Staff, Volunteers and Visitors in Northern Territory Health Facilities: Healthy Choices Made Easy Foods and Drinks Guide | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Green and Amber: ≥80% (Aim for ≥50% of green). Red: < 20%. | Catering - Red: Nil. Fundraising - Red: Nil. Advertising - Green: Only. |
 Queensland; 2007 | A Better Choice: Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for QLD Health Facilities | TL | Food Outlets - Green and Amber: ≥ 80%. Red: <  20%. Over time increase to ≥50% green choices. Vending - Red: Nil. | Catering - Red: Nil. Fundraising - Red: Nil. Advertising - Green: Only. |
 South Australia; 2011 | Healthy Food and Drink Choices for Staff and Visitors in SA Health Facilities Policy | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Red: < 20% | Catering - Red: Nil. Fundraising - Red: Nil. Advertising - Red: Nil. |
 Tasmania | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
 Victoria; 2016 | Healthy Choices: Food and Drink Classification Guide | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Green: ≥ 50%, Red: < 20%. | Catering - Green: Majority, Amber: Small quantities only. Red: Nil. Fundraising - Red: Nil. Advertising - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. |
 Western Australia; 2017 | The Healthy Options WA: Making Healthy Food Choices Easier Implementation Guide | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Green: ≥ 50%, Red: < 20%. | Catering - Green: ≥ 50%, Red: < 20%. Fundraising - Green: ≥ 50%, Red: < 20%. Advertising - Green: Only. |
Schools | ||||
 Australian Capital Territory; 2015 | National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines | TL | Food Outlets - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Ban on sugary drinks. Vending: Nil permitted. | Fundraising: ≤ two occasions per term. |
 New South Wales; 2017 | The NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy. Food and Drink Criteria | HSR | Food Outlets and Vending - Everyday: ≥75%, Occasional: ≤25%. Ban on sugary drinks. | Advertising - Everyday: Only. |
 Northern Territory; 2017 | National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. | Catering - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Fundraising - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Advertising - Green: Only. |
 Queensland; 2016 revised | Smart Choices. Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools. | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Red: ≤ two occasions per term. | Fundraising - Red: ≤ two occasions per term. Advertising - Green: Only. |
 South Australia; 2004 | Right Bite. Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for South Australian Schools and Preschools | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. | Catering - Red: ≤ two occasions per term. Advertising - Green: Only. |
 Tasmania; 2014 | National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines (2014) | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. | Catering - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Fundraising - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Advertising - Green: Only. |
 Victoria; 2006 (currently being revised) | Healthy Canteen Kit. Food Planner | TL | Food Outlets - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Vending - Red: Nil. Ban on sugary drinks and confectionary. | Catering - Green: Majority, Red: ≤ two occasions per term. Advertising - Green: Majority, Amber: Minority. |
 Western Australia; 2017 | Federation of Canteens in Schools (FOCiS) Food Industry Handbook | TL | Food Outlets - Green: ≥ 60%. Amber: <  40%. Red: Nil. | Catering - Red: Nil. Fundraising - Red: Nil. |
Workplaces | ||||
 Australian Capital Territory; 2015 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
 New South Wales; 2017 | Get Healthy at Work. Healthier Food and Drinks Guide | HSR | Food Outlets and Vending - Everyday: ≥75%, Occasional: ≤25%. | Catering - Everyday: ≥75%, Occasional: ≤25%. |
 Northern Territory; 2017 | The Healthy Workplace Toolkit: Healthy Workplace Nutrition Guidelines | TL | Food Outlets and Vending Recommendation - Green: ≥50%, Red: < 20%). | Catering - Red: Limited. Fundraising - Red: Limited. |
 Queensland; 2013 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
 South Australia; 2014 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
 Tasmania; 2013 | Healthy Workplace Nutrition Guidelines | TL | Nil | Nil |
 Victoria; 2016 | Healthy Choices: Food and Drink Classification Guide | TL | Vending - Red: ≤ 20%. | Catering - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Fundraising - Red: Nil for children. Advertising - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. |
 Western Australia; 2017 | Healthy Choices: Healthy Futures Healthier Food and Drinks Guide | Nil | Food Outlets and Vending recommendations - Green: ≥50%, Red: < 20%. | Catering recommendations - Green: ≥50%, Red: < 20%. |
Other settings | ||||
 Victoria; 2016 | Healthy Choices: Food and Drink Classification Guide | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Green: ≥50%, Red: < 20%. | Catering - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Fundraising - Red: Nil for children and youth. Advertising - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. |
 Australian Capital Territory; 2016 | Healthy Food and Drink Choices Policy - Public Sector | TL | Food Outlets - Green: Majority, Green and Amber: ≥ 80%. | Catering - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Fundraising - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Advertising - Green: Only. |
 Queensland: 2014 | Choose Well, Live Well - Remote Area Camp Food | TL | Nil | Catering - Green: ≥50%. Amber: <  30%. Red < 20%. |
 Victoria; 2016 | Healthy Choices: Food and Drink Classification Guide | TL | Food Outlets and Vending - Green: ≥50%, Red: < 20%. | Catering - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. Fundraising - Red: Nil for children and youth. Advertising - Green: Majority, Red: Nil. |