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 |
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| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | Water restrictions have been in place during summer months to restrict water usage for gardens and non-domestic uses. There is no intention to increase daily consumption capacities. Council’s primary aim is to ‘drought-proof’ Yeoval so that water supply does not run totally out (with water restrictions) rather than to provide for additional growth – so water supply is a critical inhibitor to growth of Yeoval. The CENTROC Report suggests enhancement of water storage but not connection to Lake Rowlands but this is currently under review. Council is committed to providing a potable water source to Yeoval. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | A key piece of legislation influencing this Strategy and future planning controls is the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (‘EP&A Act’) (see Appendix 1 for more details). The objectives of the EP&A Act are also directly relevant to the objectives of this Strategy as follows (Part 1 – Clause 5) (our underline): (a) to encourage: (i) the proper management, development and conservation of natural and artificial resources, including agricultural land, natural areas, forests, minerals, water, cities, towns and settlements for the purpose of promoting the social and economic welfare of the community and a better environment, | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | c) Avoid fragmentation of the landscape and agricultural lands and seek to enhance and protect ecological corridors; | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | c) Industrial Land Uses This Strategy recommends that Cargo is not an ideal location for anything other than local light and home-based industry. Whilst larger-scale industry could provide local employment it is likely to conflict with the residential amenity of the settlement and is likely to be less economically viable in close proximity to Orange without access to a major highway, rail line, high voltage electricity, and a trade waste disposal system. Instead, Cargo should focus on rural industries in the surrounding lands where wineries, intensive agriculture and other practices are suitable on the fertile soils of the area. However, this may change if exploration of mineral potential surrounding Cargo results in an application for a new mine in the area. This Strategy will need to be reviewed and restructured if mining activity were to occur within 20 kilometres of Cargo. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | Issues & Strategies Review of Zoning Boundaries: It is the role of this Strategy to define appropriate areas for each land use to ensure sufficient supply of land for the next 5-10 years. This will then inform the preparation of new zoning boundaries under the proposed new Cabonne Local Environment Plan. Cargo’s Village Zone is relatively compact and well utilised. However, there would appear to be a large amount of Rural Small Holdings land that is under-utilised and may be suitable for infill development before any additional land is required. Any expansion of the urban area of a settlement into the surrounding rural lands needs to be justified as it may take up prime agricultural land that is important to the Cabonne economy. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | Issues & Strategies Review of Zoning Boundaries: It is the role of this Strategy to define appropriate areas for each land use within the urban areas of each settlement to ensure sufficient supply of land for a minimum of 10 years. This will then inform the preparation of new zoning boundaries under the proposed new Cabonne Local Environmental Plan (‘LEP’). Any expansion of the urban area of a settlement into the surrounding rural lands needs to be justified as it may take up high quality agricultural land that is important to the Cabonne economy. The proposed future land use arrangements for each settlement are set out in the relevant chapters below. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | Issues & Strategies Review of Zoning Boundaries: It is the role of this Strategy to define appropriate areas for each land use within the urban areas of each settlement to ensure sufficient supply of land for the next 5-10 years. This will then inform the preparation of new zoning boundaries under the proposed new Cabonne Local Environmental Plan. Cudal’s Village Zone is relatively compact and well utilised. However, there would appear to be a large amount of Rural Small Holdings land that is under-utilised and may not be required in the short to medium term. Any expansion of the urban area of a settlement into the surrounding rural lands needs to be justified as it may take up prime agricultural land that is important to the Cabonne economy. Some contraction of the existing large lot residential area may preserve existing agricultural farmland. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | Issues & Strategies Protection of Agricultural Lands: An aim of this Strategy is to protect ‘prime’ agricultural lands, particularly Classes 1-3 which are essential to higher value agricultural production, food security, and protection of valuable topsoils. The existing Agricultural Land Classification mapping for Cabonne suggests that all of the settlements have Class 1-3 land surrounding them that should be considered before expanding the urban areas into rural lands. Perhaps the most valuable agricultural land surrounds Canowindra whilst the least valuable surrounds Cargo and Eugowra (depending on direction). This Strategy will show that there are only minor changes proposed to the urban boundaries of all of the existing settlements and, therefore, there will be limited impact on agricultural capability. Agricultural Land Classification Update: It is important to note that the Agricultural Land Classification map for Cabonne is significantly outdated and prepared only at a very broad scale so it unlikely to be accurate at the detailed scale. It is understood that DPI is currently preparing a new agricultural land classification map at this time. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | NetWaste NetWaste is a voluntary waste group made up 28 Councils, including Cabonne Council. Cabonne Council is involved in each joint contract organised by NetWaste (see the NetWaste website for a list of the Councils that participate as part of the NetWaste group and the list of waste contracts). NetWaste has also created a Regional Waste Management Plan 2008 and Sub-Regional Waste Management Plan 2001/2002 (see website). NetWaste will be conducting a review of all landfills in the NetWaste region in the next 2 years and sets project priorities to assist member Councils. Waste is an issue that will be partly addressed by preparation of a Sustainability Action Plan. Funding is currently applied for by NetWaste to prepare this plan. Historically, NetWaste focused on domestic waste, looking now towards construction and commercial waste. There is no regional facility yet but this may change with the Orange proposal. NetWaste is a project based organisation but is increasingly moving toward addressing | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | the bigger policy issues. Over next 3 years NetWaste are focusing on decreasing the amount of organics going into landfills, increasing the amount of composting at land fill, home composting units, and educational programs. Relies on finding a market for organics to make separation viable as well as a combination of site specific and centralised separation methods. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | generally for 0.8ha to 2ha lots that allow for some livestock keeping and this Strategy generally agrees. When backing onto high bushfire hazard area the lots may need to increase from 2ha to 4ha to allow sufficient asset protection zones. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | Water restrictions have been in place during summer months to restrict water usage for gardens and non-domestic uses. There is no intention to increase daily consumption capacities. Council’s primary aim is to ‘drought-proof’ Yeoval so that water supply does not run totally out (with water restrictions) rather than to provide for additional growth – so water supply is a critical inhibitor to growth of Yeoval. The CENTROC Report suggests enhancement of water storage but not connection to Lake Rowlands but this is currently under review. Council is committed to providing a potable water source to Yeoval. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | NetWaste NetWaste is a voluntary waste group made up 28 Councils, including Cabonne Council. Cabonne Council is involved in each joint contract organised by NetWaste (see the NetWaste website for a list of the Councils that participate as part of the NetWaste group and the list of waste contracts). NetWaste has also created a Regional Waste Management Plan 2008 and Sub-Regional Waste Management Plan 2001/2002 (see website). NetWaste will be conducting a review of all landfills in the NetWaste region in the next 2 years and sets project priorities to assist member Councils. Waste is an issue that will be partly addressed by preparation of a Sustainability Action Plan. Funding is currently applied for by NetWaste to prepare this plan. Historically, NetWaste focused on domestic waste, looking now towards construction and commercial waste. There is no regional facility yet but this may change with the Orange proposal. NetWaste is a project based organisation but is increasingly moving toward addressing | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Cabonne Settlement Strategy | the bigger policy issues. Over next 3 years NetWaste are focusing on decreasing the amount of organics going into landfills, increasing the amount of composting at land fill, home composting units, and educational programs. Relies on finding a market for organics to make separation viable as well as a combination of site specific and centralised separation methods. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Camden Sportsground Strategy 2013-2020 | Facilities adjacent to sports field: 1. Playground 2. Exercise equipment 3. Picnic tables x 5 4. Covered picnic tables x 4 5. Park bench x 2 6. Boat ramp 7. BBQ 8. Drinking fountain | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Camden Sportsground Strategy 2013-2020 | Implementation of landscape masterplan for Rossmore Reserve which includes drainage works, relocation of entry point, vehicle barriers to prevent motor bikes and vehicles on grounds, tap for water in picnic area | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Camden Sportsground Strategy 2013-2020 | Provision of water at northern end. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| Campaspe Council Plan (incorporating the Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan) | Provision of a livestock exchange to facilitate the sale of cattle and horses. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campaspe Council Plan (incorporating the Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan) | LAND USE Sustainable use of land, which encourages population growth whilst ensuring the viability of farming and industry | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campaspe Council Plan (incorporating the Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan) | Provision of a livestock exchange to facilitate the sale of cattle and horses. q Provision of a truck washing facility servicing heavy vehicles accessing the saleyards and others by agreement. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campaspe Council Plan (incorporating the Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan) | Developing and implementing public health policies and programs within the municipal district e.g. Arbovirus, waste water management, food safety inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campaspe Open Space Strategy | Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campaspe Open Space Strategy | Develop Master Plan for Echuca East Recreation Reserve taking into account the following initial suggestions for development: Off lead dog park Community Hub/Neighbourhood House Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campaspe Open Space Strategy | Develop Master Plan for Echuca East Recreation Reserve taking into account the following initial suggestions for development: • Off lead dog park • Community Hub/Neighbourhood House • Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campaspe Open Space Strategy | Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campaspe Open Space Strategy | Develop Master Plan for Echuca East Recreation Reserve taking into account the following initial suggestions for development: Off lead dog park Community Hub/Neighbourhood House Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campaspe Open Space Strategy | Develop Master Plan for Echuca East Recreation Reserve taking into account the following initial suggestions for development: • Off lead dog park • Community Hub/Neighbourhood House • Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Campaspe | Regional |
| Campbelltown Library Services — Library Strategic Plan | A café will be provided to ensure that members and visitors alike have access to coffee and fresh food, offering a place to catch-up with friends and sustenance for those using the library to work and study. | Health and Wellbeing | Encourage opening of new fresh food outlets; discourage unhealthy outlets | NSW | Campbelltown | Metropolitan |
| Campbelltown Library Services — Library Strategic Plan | Meals on Wheels | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Campbelltown | Metropolitan |
| Campbelltown Library Services — Library Strategic Plan | Classes for coding, cooking, makeup and hair for 12-17 year olds | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Campbelltown | Metropolitan |