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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Colac Otway Shire | Increase in healthy food options in Council facilities. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
Colac Otway Shire | Build capacity of local sports groups in promoting healthy eating and physical activity. | Health and Wellbeing | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
Colac Otway Shire | Increase in healthy food options in local sporting groups. | Health and Wellbeing | Partner with sport clubs to provide healthy choices | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
Colac Otway Shire | Conduct inspections of local food premises and issue licenses | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
Colac Otway Shire Access, Equity and Inclusion Plan 2015-2025 | The recently developed Colac Otway Shire Public Health and Well-being Plan outlines Council’s priorities and goals with respect to community health and well-being. Three priorities and their supporting goals and actions relate to access, equity and inclusion. These priorities are: promoting healthy eating and food security, | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
Colac Otway Shire The 50+ Plan 2015-2025 | The recently developed Colac Otway Shire Public Health and Well-being Plan outlines Council’s priorities and goals with respect to community health and well-being. Five priorities (and their supporting goals and actions) relate to healthy ageing. These priorities are: planning for an ageing population; promoting healthy eating and food security; | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
Colac Regional Saleyards Conditions of Entry and Operating Policy | 2 Purpose The purpose of this Policy is to: (a) provide for the efficient operation and management of the Colac Regional Saleyards (the Centre); (b) minimise stress in all livestock by encouraging efficient and considerate treatment and handling; and (c) establishes standards of behavior that users expected to meet. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
Colac Regional Saleyards Conditions of Entry and Operating Policy | 2 Purpose The purpose of this Policy is to: (a) provide for the efficient operation and management of the Colac Regional Saleyards (the Centre); (b) minimise stress in all livestock by encouraging efficient and considerate treatment and handling; and (c) establishes standards of behavior that users expected to meet. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Colac Otway | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | 16.1.1 Retain prime agricultural land, farm viability and manage rural subdivision KPI: Address agricultural land and rural subdivision in Land Use Strategy | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bland | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | Encourage orderly, feasible and equitable development whilst safeguarding the communities interests, environment, agribusiness and residential amenity KPI: Review LEP and DCP | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bland | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | Provide a workshop/program targeting the agricultural industry KPI: One workshop/program annually | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bland | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | Strategy 16.3 Promote agricultural practices which are leading edge and efficient | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bland | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | In addition, Council operates and maintains: West Wyalong Stadium 17 public toilets/amenities blocks 5 cemeteries 3 sewerage treatment plants Livestock saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Bland | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | Continue partnership with NSW Food Authority and continue to promote the Scores on Doors program KPI: As required | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bland | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | Inspect all High and Medium Risk Food Premises KPI: Yearly Inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bland | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | Promote the continued use of online training program for Food Safety KPI: Social media, Council notices and community noticeboard twice per year | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bland | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | In addition, Council operates and maintains:  West Wyalong Stadium  17 public toilets/amenities blocks  5 cemeteries  3 sewerage treatment plants  Livestock saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bland | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019 – 2023 | Provide a workshop/program targeting the agricultural industry KPI: One workshop/program annually | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bland | Regional |
COMBINED DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 | 3.4.1.1.1 Deliver Uralla and Bundarra water supply in compliance with the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Uralla | Regional |
COMBINED DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 | 3.4.1.1.2 Work with landholders to improve protection of Kentucky Creek and Taylors Pond drinking water storages. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Uralla | Regional |
COMBINED DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 | Secure sustainable and environmentally sound water-cycle infrastructure and services Maintain and renew water network infrastructure to ensure the provision of secure, quality and reliable drinking water supplies | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Uralla | Regional |
COMBINED DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 | 2.2.2.1.1 Assess and maintain a sufficient supply of residential, lifestyle, agricultural commercial and industrial zoned land. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Uralla | Regional |
COMBINED DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 | Rates Structure – 2019/20 Rate Type Category Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Uralla | Regional |
COMBINED DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 | Year Annual Action 1 2 3 4 1.2.5.1.1 Carry out food premises inspections to ensure compliance with the Food Act. 1.2.5.1.2 Submit annual food premises compliance report. Responsibility MDP OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 Measure/ Target Food premises inspected annually/ 100% MDP Food premises returns submitted/ annually | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Uralla | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | 3.3.2 Undertake strategic planning to ensure our community is well planned and there is adequate land available to support residential, business, industrial and agricultural growth. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Table 1 – Rating Structure 2019-20 Category and Sub Category Number of Assessments FARMLAND – Former Deniliquin Ordinary Farmland Dry Ordinary Farmland Irrigable FARMLAND – Former Conargo Farmland Dryland Farmland Low MIL Irrigation Farmland High MIL Irrigation Farmland Low Murray/Murrumbidgee Farmland High Murray/Murrumbidgee Farmland Murrumbidgee Groundwater Farmland Murray Groundwater Farmland Private Scheme Irrigation Farmland Low Coleambally Irrigation Farmland High Coleambally Irrigation | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Budget Program: Community Garden (Ref: 5CG) Responsible Service: Office of the General Manager Community Gardens Committee | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Budget Program: Community Garden (Ref: 5CG) Responsible Service: Office of the General Manager Community Gardens Committee | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Edward River | Regional |
Combined Delivery Program 2018-2021 and Operational Plan 2019-2020 | 3.1.1.2 Develop a project plan for the delivery of food and organic waste collection. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Edward River | Regional |