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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operational Plan & Delivery Programme | Parks, Gardens & Lakes Income (3310) 13360842 BUSH TUCKER TRAIL – CMA GRANT | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| Operational Plan & Delivery Programme | Action 3.5.1.1 Review Council’s water treatment works operational plan and budget – – 30 June with monthly review and reporting Complete monthly review of operational water monitoring Complete annual review of drinking water quality Implement drinking water system improvement plan Action 3.5.1.2 Maintain water supply to Murrumbidgee’s towns. Plan for 100% compliance of ADWQ requirements with chemical and micro biological monitoring – 30 June with monthly review and reporting Conduct regular testing of water supply to achieve 100% compliance with health requirements of Water NSW Maintain Monitoring of system and routine maintenance and repairs to ensure water is available. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| Operational Plan & Delivery Programme | General Rating Information – 2019‐20 Rates and Charges The notional income for 2019‐20 for Murrumbidgee North totals $2,054,564 and equates to an overall rate increase of 2.7%. This is comprised of the approved IPART rate pegging increase of 2.7%. The rates to apply to each rating category are shown below: Rating Sub‐Category Residential Business Rural Residential Farmland ‐ Low Farmland ‐ Medium Farmland ‐ High | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| Operational Plan & Delivery Programme | Saleyards & Markets 5020) Saleyard & Markets Income (5020) 14090704 SALEYARD FEES 14090842 SUNDRY INCOME – SALEYARDS 15130842 TRUCKWASH – SUNDRY INCOME 15130871 TRUCKWASH FEES **** TOTAL Saleyard & Markets Income | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| Operational Plan & Delivery Programme | 1.5 Promoting Businesses and Industries Growth, Diversity and Productivity: Strategic Activity Action Strategy 4.1.1 Partner with local business to create market opportunity for local product through high technology, improved freight and logistics pathways and cooperation with other local government areas Action 4.1.1.1 Lobby government for improved freight corridor 30 June with annual review and reporting EDM/GM Action 4.1.1.2 Support opportunities for freight and distribution and warehousing to Eastern seaboard airports or centres – 30 June with annual review and reporting Action 4.1.1.3 Develop and implement a business attraction program for Murrumbidgee for industrial, logistics and manufacturing areas – 30 June | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| Operational Plan & Delivery Programme | Enhance and maintain key economic drivers to the agricultural supply chain including our road networks | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| Operational Plan & Delivery Programme | Strategy 4.5.4 Influence the protection and enhancement of Murrumbidgee’s agricultural supply chain’s economic output, investment and employment Action 4.5.4.1 Undertake industry profiling and gap analysis of local agriculture sector – 30 June Action 4.5.4.2 Engagement with other stakeholders to identify and increase supply chain protections – 30 June with annual review and reporting | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| Operational Plan & Delivery Programme | Action 2.3.4.1 Review/Implement a food safety program in accordance with the NSW food Authority – 30 June | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Appropriate referrals made and recorded. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | EC2.1.4. Support and assist proponents of new agricultural, horticultural and aquaculture enterprises. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Provide interested parties with referrals and linkages to various sources of assistance. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | I4.1.17. Review viability of Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Review operation of saleyard | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Saleyard operates on break even or positive cash flow. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Develop an investment strategy supporting new agribusiness in Forbes. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | ED1.4 Influence the protection and enhancement of the agricultural supply chain to increase economic output and sustain employment in the Shire. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Complete capital improvements to Central West Livestock Exchange within business requirements and budget. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Implement an Asia-Pacific market awareness raising program. 1. Work with surrounding councils and Centroc to deliver outcomes of the RDA Central West regional plan for Agribusiness including program to increase Asia-Pacific market awareness. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | LE1 Identify and address barriers to the sustainability and growth of local agriculture. Activity Action ED1.1 Use the Central West Regional Plan to develop relevant initiatives that stimulate interest in Forbes as an agribusiness hub for Central NSW. Implement a targeted agribusiness promotional program. 1. Work with surrounding councils and Centroc to deliver outcomes of the RDA Central West regional plan for agribusiness including for issues such as new processors and for water security. Develop an investment strategy supporting new agribusiness in Forbes. 1. Work with surrounding councils and Centroc to deliver outcomes of the RDA Central West regional plan for agribusiness including for issues such as new processors and for water security. ED1.3 Identify barriers to agricultural operations, processing and storage facilities and seek solutions with government stakeholders. Engage with other stakeholders to reduce agricultural operation barriers. 1. 2. Initiate at least three contacts with Local Members to lobby to reduce agricultural operation barriers. Initiate at least three contacts with State and Federal Government departments to reduce agricultural operation barriers. 3. Attend the quarterly meeting with the Centroc Economic Development forum. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | LE5 Ensure the long term viability and growth of our regional livestock exchange. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | LE5 Ensure the long term viability and growth of our regional livestock exchange. Activity Action ED1.2 Efficient commercial management of Central West Livestock Exchange. ED1.4 Influence the protection and enhancement of the agricultural supply chain to increase economic output and sustain employment in the Shire. Implement the Central West Livestock Exchange Operational Plan to budget. Investigate future opportunities for market growth for Central West Livestock Exchange. Undertake Industry profiling and gap analysis of local agricultural sector. 1. Six monthly reports from REMPLAN including consultation with Industry groups and relevant State Government organisations. Engage with other stakeholders to increase agricultural supply chain protections. 1. 2. Initiate at least three contacts with Local Members to lobby for increased agricultural supply chain protections. Initiate at least three contacts with State and Federal Government departments to increase agricultural supply chain protections. 3. Attend the quarterly meeting with the Centroc Economic Development forum. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 Р2020 | NE1 Provide education and other programs to support the protection and enhancement of biodiversity, responsible land management and sustainable agricultural practices. Activity E1.4 Foster learning about and celebrate the Shire’s natural resources. Action Partner in environmental education programs provided by organisations such as Central West Local Land Services, Landcare and Environment and Waterways Alliance. 1. Attend Landcare and Environment and Waterways meetings and participate in Central West Local Land Services regional initiatives. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL NE1 Provide education and other programs to support the protection and enhancement of biodiversity, responsible land management and sustainable agricultural practices. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL LE1 Identify and address barriers to the sustainability and growth of local agriculture. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Support and value-add to regional strengths, for example: Parkes Regional Airport and Central West Livestock Exchange. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Undertake maintenance at the Central West Livestock Exchange within budget. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Support local agri-business and the food industry through professional development activities. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 Р2020 | Support economic growth and productivity – by positioning Parkes to take advantage of national air, road and rail upgrades and become the centre of manufacturing, agricultural, retailing and services. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | RU2 Develop appropriate landuse planning measures that facilitate diversity and choice in housing and in rural and urban living. Activity SP2.8 Maintain a current housing strategy to support a range of affordable, accessible and adaptable housing to suit the needs of the community. Action Develop strategy to support supply of affordable, accessible and adaptable housing. Identify and facilitate suitable land for residential development by Council and other stakeholders. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Grazing Down The Lachlan Contribution | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Forbes | Regional |