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 | Environmental Health Services: • Undertake investigations and inspections for: – Food premises – Regulated systems – Swimming pools – Boarding houses – Skin penetration and hairdressing premises – Development applications referrals • Register Scores on Doors participants • Undertake Safe Food Handling workshops | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Canterbury Bankstown | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Service: Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange EC2.2: The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange returns a profit to the community Action Code Action Name Responsible Officer EC2.2.2.1 Deliver project on time and on budget Ben Zeller Responsible Officer Position Manager Projects & Performance Performance Measure Budget delivered on time and on budget EC2.2.3.1 Continue to work with North Coast Local Land Services to finalise and implement a Bio-Security Emergency Response Plan that meets the expectations and approval of North Coast Local Land Services. EC2.2.3.2 Conduct a Bio-Security Response Drill in conjunction with relevant authorities prior to implementing the NRLX Bio-Security Plan and Emergency Response Plan EC2.2.3.4 Ensure future growth of NRLX throughput to 105,000 head for 2019/2020 in line with the Strategic plan and NRLX budget EC2.3.3.3 Develop and implement an NRLX Operational Manual Brad Willis NRLX Redevelopment & Operations Manager Bio-Security Response Plan delivered Brad Willis NRLX Redevelopment & Operations Manager Manual developed Bio-Security response drill activated Brad Willis NRLX Redevelopment & Operations Manager Brad Willis NRLX Redevelopment & Operations Manager No. of throughput Manual developed and implemented | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Complete Food Shop inspections in accordance with NSW Food Authority requirements and report annually | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Inspections conducted in accordance with inspection program | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-2020 | EN2.4.3 Composting education programs | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Provide advice on Agribusiness Policy | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Provide advice on Agribusiness Policy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | 1.1.5.2 Engage with and educate members of the community on healthy, affordable and sustainable food and gardening practices | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | The fact sheet ‘OK Organics Kiama Bin Contamination’ on our website has information regarding prohibited and hazardous materials that cannot be placed in the organics, recycling or garbage bins | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | The fact sheet ‘OK Organics Kiama Bin Contamination’ on our website has information regarding prohibited and hazardous materials that cannot be placed in the organics, recycling or garbage bins. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | 1.1.5.5 Collaborate with Council's Human Resources department to implement a Breastfeeding Friendly protocol for Council staff | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | 1.1.5.15 Undertake program of new public water stations in public places, based on priorities identified by the Walking Tracks and Cycleway Committee – as funding opportunities allow | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | 2.0: Well Planned and Managed Spaces, Places and Environment 2.1: Maintain the separation and distinct nature of local towns, villages and agricultural land 2.1 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Protect and maintain productive agricultural lands through ensuring Council’s statutory and policy documents contain necessary framework | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Revenue policy for ordinary rates to be levied Council will continue to levy base charges (introduced in 1994-95) to residential and farmland categories. Council calculates rates by: rate bill = base rate + (land value x ad valorem amount) The Business–Ordinary category will once again be totally based on land value. Council has successfully applied for a Special Rate Variation. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) will set the rate peg increase for Kiama Municipal Council at 9.83%, being the base rate peg of 2.7% plus an additional 7.13% as part of the Special Rate Variation. A maximum pension rebate of $250 per year (subject to Ministerial approval) will be applied to properties where person(s) meet eligible pensioner criteria. A special Council rebate of $17.00 will be applied to properties where person(s) meet eligible pensioner criteria. Council’s draft rating policy is as follows: | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | There is strong community support for the continuation of an active agricultural industry in the area, to ensure that land is used productively and is not converted to residential development. H | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Administer the Community Garden Grants Program | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | 1.1.5.2 Engage with and educate members of the community on healthy, affordable and sustainable food and gardening practices | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Administer the Community Garden Grants Program | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Action Code Action Name Performance Measure Total tonnages of organics processed (including kerbside and drop off facility) 2.4.2.5 Process recyclables and organics Resource Recovery target achieved as set by NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Total tonnages of recyclable processed (including kerbside and drop off) Resource Recovery target achieved as set by NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) 2.4.2.6 Process recyclables and organics Total tonnages of recyclable material processed (including kerbside and drop off facility) Total tonnages of organics material processed (including kerbside and drop off facility) Target Minimum 5,000 tonnes pa 75% achieved pa 3,200 tonnes pa 75% achieved pa 3,200 tonnes pa 5,800 tonnes pa | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Commercial garbage, recycling and food/garden organics | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Food organics (only) Subject to a service being provided by Council, a food organics (only) collection service may be available to commercial food premises, holiday parks and aged care facilities. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Households have embraced the OK Organics Kiama service and this has resulted in a 40% decrease in waste being sent to landfill based upon previous disposal tonnage data. The total recycling and resource recovery rate is currently at 75%. The organics collected is being processed on a contract basis by Soilco Pty Ltd, at a new and modern, state of the art local composting facility. The compost and recycled organics products produced from this facility comply with the required Australian Standards. This will reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, and disposal costs and will also result in better environmental outcomes. We acknowledge that certain premises and occupants may not require a large 240 litre food/organics or recycling bin. As a result, upon application and approval, a smaller 80 litre or 140 litre bin can be provided to multiunit dwellings, duplexes and for senior citizens. No charges for the supply and delivery of these replacement bins apply when the exchange of bins has taken place. Note, if this option is selected, there is no further reduction in the Domestic Waste Management Charge. Where a new waste service is requested, the charges for the applicable bins will still apply. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Provide scheduled domestic and commercial collections for waste, recycling and organics | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Since July 2016, all ten waste zones in the urban area receive the OK Organics Kiama waste service which is the collection of food/garden organics on a weekly basis. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | The fact sheet ‘OK Organics Kiama Bin Contamination’ on our website has information regarding prohibited and hazardous materials that cannot be placed in the organics, recycling or garbage bins. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | 1.3.2.1 Administer Food Safety Legislation | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | 1.3.2.2 Provide Food Safety Education | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Number of Food Safety Newsletters developed and distributed | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kiama | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019-20Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Provide 'I'm Alert' online food education training | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kiama | Regional |