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 2019 – 2020 | SALEYARDS – Sale of Stock All sales require Meat Industry Authority Approval before proceeding | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Additional collection services for residual solid waste recyclables and food and garden organics can be arranged upon payment of the applicable service fee. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Drought Communities Programme The objectives of this program were to deliver support to targeted drought-affected regions of Australia by funding local community infrastructure and other drought relief projects that would: • provide employment for people whose work opportunities have been impacted by drought • stimulate local community spending • use local resources, businesses and suppliers • provide a long-lasting benefit to communities and the agricultural industries on which they depend. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Present Waste Collection Service Council’s waste collection service includes a weekly food and garden waste service, a fortnightly recycling service and a fortnightly residual waste service, as well as one bulky waste service per annum for residents. There is a weekly residual waste service and a fortnightly recycling service for occupied commercial premises. The residential waste service includes a 240 litre residual solid waste bin collected fortnightly, the provision of a 240 litre recycling bin collected fortnightly with recyclables being sent to Orange to be containerised before being sent to the Visy recycling facility in Sydney, and a 240 litre food and organics bin collected weekly, with organics being sent to Australian Native Landscapes at Blayney for processing. The commercial waste service includes a 240 litre residual solid waste bin collected weekly and the provision of a 240 litre recycling bin collected fortnightly with the recyclables also being sent to Orange to be containerised and sent to Visy recycling in Sydney. The service provides for one bulky waste collection per year for residential properties. A Waste Hotline is provided by the contractor to handle any complaints or enquiries relating to the waste and recycling service. An ongoing waste minimisation and recycling education program is also provided by the contractor. A g | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | MOBILE GARBAGE BINS / RECYCLE BINS Kitchen Tidy Mobile Garbage Bins 140 ltrs – Wheelie Bin – New (Domestic Collection Only) Mobile Garbage Bins 240 ltrs – Wheelie Bin – New (Domestic an Commercial Collections Only) Mobile Garbage Bins Recycle 360 ltrs – Wheelie Bin – New (Domestic and Commercial collections and Non Collection) Environmental – Compost Bin – 220L Environmental – Compost Bin – 400L Environmental – Compost Aerator | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Implement a food safety program in accordance with the NSW Food Authority. 1. Participate in the Scores On Doors program. 2. Undertake annual food premises inspection program. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | ACTION RESPONSIBLE PERSON STATUS START DATE END DATE COMPLETE % 1.1.2. Food Inspections ‐ Complete and Return Statutory food inspection reporting to the Food Authority by the specified due dates. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | I3.1 Deliver safe drinking water and sewerage services DELIVERY PLAN (4 YEARS) DP Action OPERATION PLAN (1 YEAR) Action I3.1.1. Implement a mains replacement program based on Water Management Plan. I3.1.3. Ensure water assets are well maintained. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Performance Measure Program implemented effectively. Water assets operating efficiently. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | 2019 – 2020 Rating Levels (2.7% Increase) 2018/19 Rate Code Ordinary Category 1 Ordinary – Coonamble 2 Ordinary – Gulargambone 3 Ordinary – Village 5 Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | I4.1.17. Review viability of Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Review operation of saleyard | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Saleyard operates on break even or positive cash flow. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Compliance with Food Standards & Food Authority. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | P3.1.2. Inspection of Food premises. Carry out annual food premises inspections and food handling education program. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | + H20: DRINKING WATER Provide safe, secure and high quality water to the community at a reasonable cost | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | DW1 Secure raw water sources DELIVERY CHALLENGE DELIVERABLES DW1.1 Ensure there is suicient raw water to meet demand DW1.2 Manage the quality of raw water VALUE DW1.1.1 Sustainable extraction across all raw water supplies WHO Manager Infrastructure Operations DW1.2.1 Minimise treatment intervention required DW1.2.2 Water catchments are secure Infrastructure Technical Manager Manager Infrastructure Operations DW1.3 Minimise water wastage DW1.3.1 Reduced water network losses DW1.3.2 Increased awareness and application of water saving measures DW1.4 Maintain adequate linkages for raw water supplies DW1.4.1 Eicient access to water sources Infrastructure Technical Manager Infrastructure Technical Manager Manager Infrastructure Operations LOW MEASURE Breakdown of annual extraction from sources. Number of days water restrictions apply above Level 1 Number of days outside of normal raw water quality envelope Number of catchment inspections and issues unresolved Number of audits of critical infrastructure Reduction in non-revenue water Number of campaigns. Reduction in per capita water consumption Number of supply interruptions. Annual maintenance spend on supply lines Reduction in kilowatts per kilolitre pumped. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | DW2 Sustainably treat water supply DELIVERABLES DW2.1 Treated water quality meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) DW2.2 Optimised resource use during treatment DW2.3 New plant is operated and maintained to high performance standard DELIVERY CHALLENGE VALUE DW2.1.1 Water is safe to consume WHO Manager Infrastructure Operations DW2.2.1 Inputs to treatment are minimised Manager Infrastructure Operations DW2.3.1 Best long term value of plant achieved Manager Infrastructure Operations MODERATE MEASURE Number of CCP exceedances. Number of samples not complying with DWMS Cost of production per kL. Planned maintenance exceeds breakdown maintenance. Number of plant operational complaints | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | DW3 Safely distribute drinking water to the community DELIVERABLES DW3.1 Water quality at tap meets community expectations DW3.2 Pressure and flow rates don’t impact users DELIVERY CHALLENGE VALUE DW3.1.1 Water is acceptable to consumers DW3.2.1 Minimum service available to all consumers DW3.2.2 Service available for fire fighting needs in all areas DW3.3 Minimise frequency and duration of supply interruptions DW3.4 Improve the customer interaction and experience WHO Manager Infrastructure Operations Manager Infrastructure Operations Manager Infrastructure Operations DW3.3.1 Continuous supply to all consumers Manager Infrastructure Operations DW3.4.1 Quality and impact of communication with the customer is improved DW3.4.2 Customers knowledge of water system increases Manager Infrastructure Operations Manager Infrastructure Operations LOW MEASURE Number of water quality complaints Number of service related complaints Number of service related complaints Number of unplanned service interruptions per 100km of main Percentage of bills paid on time Regular survey data feedback | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | H20 + DW Drinking Water | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Parkes Shire Council is the water supply authority in the Shire and manages a large array of water storages, pipelines and treatments systems to ensure that the community is able to grow and continues to enjoy safe, secure and reliable water. Water security is a major challenge for the sustainable growth and resilience of the Parkes Shire. Water security and sustainability are key to future proof the Parkes Shire for all its projected water supply needs. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Whilst Council acknowledges that the drought is putting pressure socially and financially on the community, Council remains committed to ensuring diversity in the economy, as we capitalise on our strategic position at the crossroads of the nation's east–west rail line and the north–south Inland Rail project. This unique characteristic delivers unprecedented eiciencies and major investment opportunities for transport and logistic operators, manufacturers, freight forwarders, agri-businesses, service industries, importers, exporters and more. As such, we are seeing significant development within the Parkes National Logistics Hub (PNLH), with the sod turning of Inland Rail and the $35 million investment by Pacific National. In addition this, Parkes will be the first Special Activation Precinct under the NSW Government’s $4.2 billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund, streamlining the approval process and encouraging investment in regional NSW. Council has also been fortunate to secure nearly $7million worth of grant money to upgrade infrastructure in the Hub under the NSW Government's Regional Growth Fund. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Parkes Shire Council is the water supply authority in the Shire and manages a large array of water storages, pipelines and treatments systems to ensure that the community is able to grow and continues to enjoy safe, secure and reliable water. Water security is a major challenge for the sustainable growth and resilience of the Parkes Shire. Water security and sustainability are key to future proof the Parkes Shire for all its projected water supply needs. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Food Surveillance | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Number of high and medium risk premises monitored | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | WB1.2 Provide Food Safety and Public Health monitoring to the Shire | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | WB1.2.1 Council monitors all high and medium risk premises including temporary outlets and intervenes to ensure compliance with Food Safety Standards | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 Р2020 | Drought Communities Programme The objectives of this program were to deliver support to targeted drought-affected regions of Australia by funding local community infrastructure and other drought relief projects that would: • provide employment for people whose work opportunities have been impacted by drought • stimulate local community spending • use local resources, businesses and suppliers • provide a long-lasting benefit to communities and the agricultural industries on which they depend. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 Р2020 | Drought Communities Programme The objectives of this program were to deliver support to targeted drought-affected regions of Australia by funding local community infrastructure and other drought relief projects that would: • provide employment for people whose work opportunities have been impacted by drought • stimulate local community spending • use local resources, businesses and suppliers • provide a long-lasting benefit to communities and the agricultural industries on which they depend. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019 Р2020 | SALEYARDS – Sale of Stock All sales require Meat Industry Authority Approval before proceeding | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |