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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | RU2 The availability of a range of housing options across the shire, including aged and affordable housing, needs to be expanded. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | RU2.1 Identify opportunities to expand the availability of a range of housing options based on lifestyle choices and affordability. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | Our towns benefit from the secure supply of potable water and our villages and rural areas have access to water from rainfall, rivers and artesian systems. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | PI7 Communities across the shire are supported by the secure, long term supply of energy and clean water. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | PI7.1 The future requirements for water and power are identified and adequately planned for by service providers. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | OUR GOAL FOR RURAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Our shire is characterised by its peaceful rural landscape, its thriving towns and villages and diverse agricultural activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan (Reviewed) 2017-2032 | Our shire continues to be defined by its rural landscapes and the predominance of agricultural activity. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Warrumbungle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2009-2029 | Provide affordable housing and accommodation to meet the requirements of the Shire’s residents. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2009-2029 | Destination 3: An environment that is protected and sustained (Code E) E.01 Promote sustainable agricultural activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2009-2029 | Destination Three An environment that is protected and sustained Objective Sustainable agriculture, protection and conservation of the natural resource managements recognised as a vital component of the New England North West and a regional leader. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2009-2029 | Our Destination ▪ Land managers adopt sustainable land management techniques. ▪ Soil health sustains viable agricultural activity. ▪ The health of our waterways is improving. ▪ Increased ground cover and biodiversity improves our natural resources. ▪ The community values its natural and built heritage | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2009-2029 | Promote sustainable agricultural activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 2. Continue to use and implement the NSW Affordable Housing Guidelines as a basis for a local affordable housing strategy including for transitional housing arrangements for older people and people with disability service needs | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 3. Participate in regional affordable housing forums to identify housing options and promote regional awareness of Kyogle’s needs and opportunities | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | Ensure that Kyogle Council is part of any regional forums or efforts around affordable housing, aged and disability care, and respite services and promote regional awareness of Kyogle Council areas needs and opportunities | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 9. Develop fact sheets, promotional documentation and resources to inform and assist Councillors, staff and community members about the opportunities for lobbying for beneficial agricultural outcomes in the Kyogle Council area | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 1. Develop partnerships with relevant agencies and support government initiatives | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 1. Have an adaptive Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan that encourages innovative strategies that the agricultural industry can easily access to create additional income and facilitate future growth, and also accommodates innovation and entrepreneurial activities without undue restrictions or regulation. a) Streamline the approvals process for the establishment of new businesses in the village areas, and for the growth and/or diversification of existing businesses. b) Promote amendments that provide additional opportunities for landholders such as allowing second dwellings c) Increase awareness of exempt and complying development d) Promote and encourage development of Industrial Zoned areas e) Consult with local industry representatives to allow small business issues to be considered and addressed f) Review development contributions plans to ensure balance between promoting growth and investment and provision of future infrastructure needs g) Facilitate minimal regulation for short-term events and group activities to remove barriers preventing them from occurring h) Develop an appropriate information service for customers and the general public | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 1. Promote an agriculture social licence to allow legitimate farming activities to be undertaken without hindrance | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 1. Review RU1 and RU2 zones to ensure that land use controls are properly aligned with beneficial emerging agricultural activities | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 2. Review use of overlays where possible to appropriately balance land use controls with agriculture, other land uses and environmental management requirements | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 2. Work closely with relevant agencies to deliver training and eradication services | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 3. Allow for a variety of sizes of landholdings to accommodate all forms of agriculture, including for emerging beneficial agricultural practices | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 3. Kyogle Council to positively support weed management efforts by actively managing weeds within the road reserve and on other councilmaintained land | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 4. Promote excellence in land management practices through media campaigns, awards, etc | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 4. Review and rationalise unnecessary duplication of approval requirements affecting agricultural activities | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 5. Promote the maintenance and expansion of carbon farming opportunities | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 5. Work closely with North Coast Weeds to deliver training and eradication services | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | Agriculture Strategies and Actions A range of economically, environmentally and socially sustainable initiatives to enhance agricultural opportunities across the Kyogle LGA and further strengthen the region | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | C. Encourage and support land management practices that will ensure the long term sustainability of agriculture and the environment | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |