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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| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Circular Economy – Poultry & Greenhouse Horticulture Intensive Cattle Production Proposed for a site near Warialda, the Circular Economy project integrates intensive poultry production with intensive greenhouse vegetable production, with waste produced utilised to generate energy and other inputs for production. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Working with producers, explore opportunities to value-add to local products, provide services currently not available in the Shire, expand markets and/or utilise waste products | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Advocate for and assist producers to develop strategies to address labour and skills shortages including, developing the local workforce and accessing skilled migration and temporary visa programs | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Encourage the development of partnerships, such as mentoring and workplace training programs, between local producers and businesses, TAFE and the schools. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Explore options to increase the range of temporary and permanent accommodation available in Croppa Creek and North Star to accommodate seasonal workers; support the expansion of the feedlots and the construction of the Inland Rail corridor, and to facilitate future development of agri-businesses in the area | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Investigate the potential of new / emerging activities:  Intensive livestock and poultry production  Greenhouse vegetable production  Agri businesses – eg feed mill, processing and packaging  Technology-based and Creative Industries  Extractive Industries  Renewable Energy and Carbon Farming  Utilisation of waste products (eg pelletising manure)  Inland Railway | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | ON THE DRAWING BOARD  Circular Economy – Integrated poultry, horticulture & energy generation project.  Expansion of the Gunyerwarildi and Myola Feedlots | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Profile and articulate existing and future (eg for the Circular Economy, expansion of the Feedlots and Shire’s quarries, Inland Rail) local workforce requirements and jobs and skills gaps. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Proposed for a site near Warialda, the Circular Economy project integrates intensive poultry production with intensive greenhouse vegetable production, with waste produced utilised to generate energy and other inputs for production. Key components of the project are:  Hatchery and poultry sheds to grow chickens for meat consumption.  A poultry processing plant, producing chicken meat for domestic and possibly global markets.  Greenhouses to produce tomatoes and potentially organic vegetables.  A bio-digester utilising waste products from the poultry farms and processor and greenhouses to produce energy, which will be used to drive farm machinery and for climate control. Carbon Dioxide produced will be fed into the greenhouses to accelerate plant growth. The project has the potential to generate around 200 jobs. The Trade Training Centre at Warialda has facilities for horticultural training, which can be utilised and expanded as part of developing the workforce for this project. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Build culinary and creative arts based tourism – showcasing the Shire’s produce and producers, and utilising facilities such as the Roxy Theatre hospitality kitchen. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Continue to operate the VICs in Bingara and Warialda, furthering developing them as attractions in their own right, showcasing local industries and producers, and featuring and selling local products. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Continue to showcase and promote local producers and products through the Bingara and Warialda VICs and other outlets in the Shire. 11.2.2 Work with local and regional media to showcase and promote Gwydir Shire industries, businesses, products and people. 11.2.3 11.2.4 11.2.5 11.3 Leverage business awards to raise awareness. 11.2.6 11.3.1 Explore opportunities to showcase and promote Gwydir Shire, producers and/or products at regional events, field days etc – for example: a Gwydir producers’ display at the Seasons of New England Producers, Makers & Creators Expo. Explore opportunities to leverage Sister City relationships to showcase and promote local producers and products. Encourage relevant businesses to participate in marketing activities (eg trade missions, industry and trade expos etc) organised by Regional, State and Federal Government agencies. Explore opportunities for Council / the Shire to host industry and media famils and trade delegations and missions. Encourage local producers, businesses and community groups to participate in Regional and State business awards to build awareness and recognition and potentially generate publicity for their business and the Shire. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Encourage and support the establishment of farm stay and B&B accommodation | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Explore with agricultural producers, opportunities to ‘brand’ and/or ‘position’ Gwydir Shire as a producer of premium products. Encourage specialty producers to participate in regional food and wine events, such as Moree on a Plate, Taste Tamworth and Nosh on the Namoi. Further develop the agricultural / local produce displays at the Bingara and Warialda VICs and continue to develop information on agriculture within the Shire (eg cattle and sheep breeds to complement the crop guide). | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Raise the profile of and showcase the Shire’s producers. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Showcase local industries, businesses, products and people. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Work with rural producers to develop tour products and activities targeted to the international industry tour market. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Explore opportunities to up-skill agricultural and older workers, particularly in the area of digital skills. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Explore options to increase the range of temporary and permanent accommodation available in Croppa Creek and North Star to accommodate seasonal workers; support the expansion of the feedlots and the construction of the Inland Rail corridor, and to facilitate future development of agri-businesses in the area | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Host 5 major events per year + rodeo school, horse sale, pony club district camp + mini-camp, annual farmer’s day (20-30 days per year use). | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | Strategy 12: Strengthen and grow key industry sectors Agriculture & Agribusiness – support primary production, and build on competitive advantages. 12.1 Provide a positive planning and investment framework. 12.2 Strengthen the foundation blocks. 12.1.1 12.1.2 12.1.3 12.2.1 12.2.2 12.2.3 Continue to protect productive agricultural land and water resources within the Shire. Develop and maintain a producer data base and establish networks and communication channels. Ensure that planning controls for rural land have the flexibility to accommodate new activities and innovative business models that may include horizontal or vertical integration and/or tourism activities and events. Continue to advocate for water security. Ensure that the needs of the Shire’s agricultural sector are recognised in regional industry and infrastructure development plans and strategies, including the proposed Agri-Business Strategy. Continue to advocate for additional funding to improve road networks to accommodate higher productivity vehicles. 68 Strategies Actions 12.2.4 Advocate for and assist producers to develop strategies to address labour and skills shortages including, developing the local workforce and accessing skilled migration and temporary visa programs. 12.2.5 Advocate for DPI, Local Land Services and other agencies to deliver extension programs within the Shire and provide access for Shire producers to research and development, innovation and best practice. 12.3 Encourage diversification and build sustainability and profitability. 12.3.1 12.3.2 12.3.3 12.3.4 12.4 Raise the profile of and showcase the Shire’s producers. 12.4.1 12.4.2 12.4.3 Encourage and support adoption of new activities and technologies, sustainable land management practices, and innovative business models. Encourage local producers to explore options to participate in Carbon Farming / Emission Reduction schemes, leveraging the Living Classroom where possible. Encourage and facilitate the development and expansion of intensive livestock, poultry and horticultural production. Investigate the feasibility of developing on-farm aquaculture to increase utilisation of water resources. 12.3.5 Working with producers, explore opportunities to value-add to local products, provide services currently not available in the Shire, expand markets and/or utilise waste products. Explore with agricultural producers, opportunities to ‘brand’ and/or ‘position’ Gwydir Shire as a producer of premium products. Encourage specialty producers to participate in regional food and wine events, such as Moree on a Plate, Taste Tamworth and Nosh on the Namoi. Further develop the agricultural / local produce displays at the Bingara and Warialda VICs and continue to develop information on agriculture within the Shire (eg cattle and sheep breeds to complement the crop guide) | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| GWYDIR SHIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2017-2020 | We envisage an economic future where our:  Population is increasing.  Community is vibrant, engaged and inclusive.  Economy is diversified, sustainable and resilient.  Farms and businesses are innovative, entrepreneurial, profitable and sustainable. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Gwydir Shire Council Annual Report 2018/2019 | Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Bingara CHSP provides a variety of services, which we hope, will improve and enhance our clients’ quality of life. We aim to provide services that support good health and wellbeing, through increasing independence and community involvement. Residents registered with Gwydir Commonwealth Home Support Services can access Meals, Transport and Social support (Individual and Group). | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Gwydir Shire Council Annual Report 2018/2019 | Council was also successful in their grant application for $487,455.00 through the Commonwealth Government’s Aged Care Regional Rural and Remote Infrastructure Grant Program to refurbish the kitchen at Naroo and build a Manager’s Office | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Gwydir Shire Council Annual Report 2018/2019 | General We have introduced buffet style breakfasts which have enhanced Residents independence and we provided regular cooked breakfasts if desired. We have introduced monthly Birthday BBQ’s where residents celebrating their birthdays that month invite family and friends and we all celebrate together. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Gwydir Shire Council Annual Report 2018/2019 | Surveys are undertaken throughout the year regarding meals in centre, Meals on Wheels, outings and CHSP services. Warialda/Delungra day centres celebrate birthdays at the end of each monthly, Pancake Day, St Pat’s day, Anzac day, Good Friday and we end the year with a Christmas party, we also have outing for clients throughout the year. Warialda/Delungra CHSP services are operated by a full time staff member, during the reporting period they have provided the following services: • 104 • 1185 • 636 • 3038 Clients receiving services Transport trips provided Meals provided in home Meals provided in centers | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Gwydir Shire Council Annual Report 2018/2019 | We rely greatly on volunteers for our out of town transport and delivery of Meals on Wheels and the volunteers that work tirelessly for the community are greatly appreciated. Bingara CHSP is operated by two part time staff and during this period have delivered the following services to the community: Clients receiving services Transport trips provided Meals provided in home Meals provided in centre | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Gwydir Shire Council Annual Report 2018/2019 | Child and Family Health Nurse: Debbie Armstrong, HNEAH Child & Family Health Nurse visits both services on a regular monthly basis, offering baby weigh and measuring as per the blue book schedule. These visits also cater for child and baby immunisations if requested and are carried out within the services. This year the Child & Family Health Nurse administered a total of 32 child flu vaccines and 10 parent flu vaccines. The HNEAH Child & Family Health Nurse is available during in service visits for discussions regarding, children’s general health and wellbeing, breastfeeding, baby lead weaning, starting solids, developmental milestones, post-partum care for mothers, anxiety management for children, hearing and information regarding audiometry testing for children and information for referral services as requested or required i.e.; Tresillian, PANDA, and various parenting helplines. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Gwydir Shire Council Annual Report 2018/2019 | Cooking: Cooking facilitates many skills, such as fine motor and following of instructions, learning about preparation, safety and healthy eating, while encouraging exploration of different food flavours and textures. During 2018-2019, cooking sessions were catered for and encouraged at both Toy Libraries. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Gwydir Shire Council Annual Report 2018/2019 | Dietitian: Representatives from HelathWise provided families with information regarding common dietary concerns and the current dietary recommendations and or guidelines for infants and young children. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |