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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Full compliance (100%) with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines is maintained. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 | CS 2.1.1 Review the Glen Innes Severn LEP 2012 so as to ensure that minimum lot sizes meet the needs of the incoming population, including lifestyle changers, but do not impact on the productivity of agricultural land. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 | ED 4.2 Investigate the current role of the Saleyards contributing to the local economy on a direct and indirect basis. ED 4.2.1 Undertake a cost benefit analysis of the economic value of the Glen Innes Saleyards to the LGA. ED 4.2.2 Consider the future of the Glen Innes Saleyards and determine the level of subsidisation Council may wish to provide to maintain the Saleyards' on-going viability. ED 4.3 Based on the outcome of ED 4.2 above, develop a capital works masterplan for the Saleyards. ED 4.3.1 Consider the cost and benefit of sealing the current carpark at the Saleyards to determine if it is viable to undertake. ED 4.3.2 Upgrade the existing signage at the Glen Innes Saleyards. ED 4.3.3 Investigate the cost of fencing and restricting access to the Saleyards to address potential lost revenue from the trans-shipment of stock. DDPRS 2017-19 Glen Innes Selling Agents Association. DDPRS DDPRS 2017-18 2018-19 Glen Innes Selling Agents Association. Glen Innes Selling Agents Association. A report for Council's consideration on the viability of sealing the current Saleyards carpark is prepared by February 2018. The carpark is sealed by 30 June 2019, if found to be a viable and affordable project to pursue. The existing Saleyards signage is replaced with fresh, new signage by 30 June 2018 and is consistent with Council's remote signage policy. Additional revenue from the trans-shipment of stock is realised from 1 July 2019, if the cost of fencing and restricting access to the Saleyards are not found to be cost prohibitive. DDPRS DDPRS 2017-18 2017-18 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 | MTS 2017-21 Advanced Asset Management Plans for Council's local roads network are further developed and reviewed annually. Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 20 DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTIONS 2017-2021 ED 4.1.2 Maintain a routine inspections program for the road network. ED 4.1.3 Manage the maintenance and renewal of the rural sealed road network according to adopted service levels. ED 4.1.4 Manage the maintenance and renewal of the rural unsealed road network according to adopted service levels. ED 4.1.5 Manage the maintenance and renewal of the rural road drainage network according to adopted service levels. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 | ED 4 Recognise and support the agricultural sector as the most significant local industry within the LGA. ED 4.1 Have a particular focus on the maintenance and renewal of Council's rural local roads network. ED 4.1.1 Develop and maintain advanced Asset Management Plans for the local road network. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 | A "Waste Management Strategy" is adopted by Council no later than 30 June 2018, addressing future landfill options and the potential banning of plastic bags | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 | EH 1.2 Develop a Waste Management Strategy with a particular focus on green waste and promoting industry accepted best recycling practices. EH 1.2.1 Adopt a Waste Management Strategy, incorporating future landfill options and with the potential of banning of plastic bags | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 | A Category 2 food inspection service continues to be provided and results in positive local ratings for restaurants and food preparation outlets. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Glen Innes Severn Delivery Program 2017-2021 | CS 7.1.5 Provide a Category Two (2) service in accordance with the NSW Food Authorities Food Regulation Partnership. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | Work with the community and partner agencies to conserve and improve the health of soil and farmland in Glenelg Shire. 7 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | Council recording (spatially and other) the application of land management plans (or similar) and encouraging landscape connectivity; Increasing the area of the Shire managed under LMPs, WFP or EMS; and Information on the type and uses of such planning is made available on Council’s website | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | 7. SOIL AND FARMLAND Aim Work with the community and partner agencies to conserve and improve the health of soil and farm land in Glenelg Shire. Strategy 7.1 Council to advocate and support soil conservation practices throughout Glenelg Shire Strategy 7.2 Council to advocate and support land management practices that limit the spread of dryland salinity in the Shire Strategy 7.3 Council to take all reasonable steps to prevent disturbance of acid sulfate soils in Glenelg Shire Strategy 7.4 Council planning to best match land use with the capacity of the landscape | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | . Ongoing partnership development Responsibility lead (partner) GSC ESC Success measure Resource implications STRATEGY In partnership, Council will deliver incentives and education programs that foster conservation and environmental care on private land 3.3.5 (DPI, DSE, NRCA) Council representatives attend Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS) planning meetings; and Local groups active in environmental activities to receive support from Council (eg. administrative, technical and financial support) Ongoing strategic planning GSC ESC (DPI, DSE, NRCA) Alcoa Seed Bank, GAV, community) | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | Achieving the vision The guiding principle of this strategy is to protect, manage and enhance the local environment while making a contribution to regional, state and national objectives. This guiding principle is articulated through the development of strategies and recommended Council responses for each of the following nine management areas of Council. Vision The vision for managing Glenelg Shire’s environment is: Everyone acting together to ensure a healthy natural environment supporting a sustainable future for our communities 1. Decision-making 2. Environmental awareness and education 3. Biodiversity 4. Pest plants and animals 5. Coastline and sea 6. Waterways, lakes and wetlands 7. Soil and farmland 8. Resource efficiency 9. Targets and transparency | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | measure Resource implications STRATEGY In partnership, Council will deliver incentives and education programs that foster conservation and environmental care on private land 3.3.1 Areas of biodiversity significance are clearly identified, with the appropriate planning tools in place to maximize their protection Within existing budgets Biodiversity values clearly defined in the Glenelg planning scheme; Land-use and development in Glenelg is done in a way that protects, and enhances where possible, biodiversity values; and A Land Management Biodiversity Incentive Program is considered for developed by Council. 3.3.3 Investigate and develop incentives which encourage landholders to undertake biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management practices Medium strategic planning GSC, ESC, corporate services (DPI, DSE, NRCA, TFN) Council creates a land sustainability rebate, covenant protection payment or other incentive programs to encourage landholders to undertake biodiversity conservation; Information on Trust for Nature’s conservation covenants and stewardship program are available on Council website; and These are supported through cooperative activities at field days, and through whole farm planning | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | Agricultural sector recycles off-farm waste | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | Recommended Council Response Priority* Council role Participate in and support regional and catchment planning, and programs that protect and enhance biodiversity values on private land. 3.3.6 Continue using land management plans (LMPs) as appropriate, and encourage the application of whole farm planning (WFP) etc., as a means of achieving improvements to biodiversity values and reduced environmental impacts. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | An increase in the number of Glenelg Shire farmers implementing whole farm plans; and Increased use of revegetation as a method to prevent wind and water erosion, nutrient decline, landsides, water erosion and acidification | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | Recommended Council Response Priority* Council role Use soil data maps to establish appropriate overlays for use in the development of land use zones; and develop policies in the Glenelg Shire planning scheme to assist land use rezoning. 7.1.2 In partnership with the relevant agencies, provide information on soils and best practice management of soils in the Shire. Medium strategic planning Responsibility lead (partner) GSC PEDT Success measure STRATEGY Protect and enhance the health of wetlands, lakes, waterways and aquifer and their sources in Glenelg Shire 7.1.1 Soil overlays and relevant policies are made available in online mapping and planning scheme. Resource implications Within existing budgets Medium partnership development GSC ESC (DPI, NRCA, VFF, community groups) Council partnering actively with NRCA on Glenelg Hopkins Soil Health Plan 2009 – 2014, a communication plan aimed at improving the current level of soils knowledge and awareness of the threats and remedial actions; Increased community knowledge of threats to soils and sustainable farming practice; Information available on the Council website and links for land managers to make informed decisions; and Improvements in soil health, productivity and profits 7.1.3 Provide information and opportunities for landholders to complete an accredited property management planning or whole farm planning course incorporating best management practice for soils. 7.1.4 Encourage and work with landholders to develop their own Whole Farm Plan, (also know as property management plans) or land management plan (LMP) aimed at soil protection and best management practice. Medium community planning and development Ongoing community planning and development GSC ESC, relevant staff (agencies) GSC ESC (DPI, EPA, Landcare groups) An increase in the number of farmers and other key landholders using land management tools such as WFP, EBMP, E-farmer or equivalent; and Cape Nelson feed-lot companies have management plans in place Within existing budgets (depends on priority and individual work plans) Increase the number of Glenelg Shire farmers with whole farm plans Within existing budgets Within existing budgets; May require external | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | coastline, our estuaries, rivers and wetlands and productive farm | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | goods such as food, timber and other fibres, fresh water and | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | Identification and protection of agricultural land reserve and relevant water supplies of the Shire under the planning scheme or using other mechanisms | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | measure Resource implications STRATEGY In partnership, Council will deliver incentives and education programs that foster conservation and environmental care on private land 3.3.1 Areas of biodiversity significance are clearly identified, with the appropriate planning tools in place to maximize their protection Within existing budgets Biodiversity values clearly defined in the Glenelg planning scheme; Land-use and development in Glenelg is done in a way that protects, and enhances where possible, biodiversity values; and A Land Management Biodiversity Incentive Program is considered for developed by Council. 3.3.3 Investigate and develop incentives which encourage landholders to undertake biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management practices Medium strategic planning GSC, ESC, corporate services (DPI, DSE, NRCA, TFN) Council creates a land sustainability rebate, covenant protection payment or other incentive programs to encourage landholders to undertake biodiversity conservation; Information on Trust for Nature’s conservation covenants and stewardship program are available on Council website; and These are supported through cooperative activities at field days, and through whole farm planning | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | Identification and protection of agricultural land reserve and relevant water supplies of the Shire under the planning scheme or using other mechanisms | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY | means Glenelg Shire moving to improved waste management | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Continuing to build on the success of the agricultural and industrial sectors The employment base for the Shire will continue to be focused on the regional agricultural and industrial sectors. In 2036 there will be further employment in these areas, as well as additional areas of value-adding, such as grain storage and distribution. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | The tourism associated opportunities that build from the success of agricultural production are also to be promoted. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Continuing to build on the success of the agricultural and industrial sectors The employment base for the Shire will continue to be focused on the regional agricultural and industrial sectors. In 2036 there will be further employment in these areas, as well as additional areas of value-adding, such as grain storage and distribution. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | Protect large scale rural properties to | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |
| GLENELG sustainable settlement strategy | The agricultural capability of the Shire will continue to be a primary source of economic development, and essential to the ongoing growth of Portland, Heywood and Casterton and the smaller settlements of the Shire. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | Glenelg | Regional |