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 2019/20 | Improved RMS funding for Shire road improvements relevant to produce logistics | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Local producers and farms RMS | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Inspection Fees Food Premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | LIFE CHOICES – SUPPORT SERVICES ** For items marked with an *, the amount of the fee to be charged by the Council for NDIS services is the maximum amount that Registered Providers can charge NDIS participants for their services as set out in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Price Guide that is published by the National Disability Insurance Agency from time to time and is applicable for the period when the services are provided. Attendance at Centre – per person Meals – Centre based Meals – Light Meals – home delivered, Meals on Wheels | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | CS 3.5.2 Hold a free annual Family Picnic Day which delivers a day of fun, education, food, information, inclusion, equality and healthy activities through collaborative partnerships – to promote family participation and social interactions to all community members. Code Action CS 3.5.2.3 Plan, coordinate and facilitate the Family Picnic Day during 2019 through collaborative partnerships – to promote family participation and social interactions to all community members. Responsibility Manager of Community Services Operational Plan Target A day of fun, education, food, information, inclusion, equality and healthy activities promoting family participation and social interactions to all community members is held no later than 31 October 2019. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | CS 8.1.4 Encourage, assist and work with community groups to increase awareness of childhood obesity. Code Action CS 8.1.4.3 Approach and collaborate with external groups to increase the awareness of healthy food and fitness options for children. Responsibility Director of Corporate & Community Services Operational Plan Target In collaboration with external agencies, two (2) information fliers or pamphlets are distributed about healthy food / fitness options for children by 30 June 2020. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | IM 1.3.04 Manage water functions according to adopted service levels. Code Action Responsibility IM 1.3.4.3 Manage water functions according to adopted service levels. Director of Infrastructure Services Operational Plan Target Achieve 100% compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guideline Standards. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | 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. Code Action CS 2.1.1.2 Complete the review of lot sizes in the Residential R1 zone, the Rural RU1 zone and the Village R5 zone to determine the suitability of the existing minimum lot sizes in each of these zones. Responsibility Manager of Regulatory & Planning Services Operational Plan Target 1. Lot size review is completed by 31 December 2019. 2. Report provided to Council by February 2020. 3. Department of Planning Gateway approval obtained by 30 June 2020. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | The proposed rating structure has differential rates for the categories of Farmland, Residential, Business and Mining properties, and the Residential and Business properties have further differentials based on the different sub categories of residential and business properties. There are two (2) components to the rates – a Minimum Rate (or Base Rate in the case of the Farmland category) and an Ad Valorem (or rate in the dollar) Rate applied to the land valuation of the properties. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | 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. Code Action ED 4.3.1.3 Consider the cost and benefit of sealing the current carpark at the Saleyards to determine if it is viable to undertake. Responsibility Director Development, Planning & Regulatory Services Operational Plan Target If Council is successful with a grant application to partially seal the Saleyards carpark, that the project be completed by March 2020. 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. Code Action ED 4.3.3.2 Investigate the cost of fencing and restricting access to the Saleyards to address potential lost revenue from the trans-shipment of stock. Responsibility Director Development, Planning & Regulatory Services Operational Plan Target Additional revenue from the transshipment of stock is realised from 1 July 2020, if the cost of fencing and restricting access to the Saleyards are not found to be cost prohibitive. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | 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. Code Action ED 4.1.1.3 Develop and maintain advanced Asset Management Plans for public transport infrastructure, integrated with Council's Long Term Financial Plan. Responsibility Technical Services Engineer (Maternity Relief) Operational Plan Target An updated Transport Infrastructure Asset Management Plan is further developed and refined by 30 June 2020. ED 4.1.2 Maintain a routine inspections program for the road network. Code Action Responsibility ED 4.1.2.3 Coordinate periodic inspections of Council's road network to identify defects and prioritise repairs using a risk management approach, and for the purpose of monitoring changes in the condition of network assets. Technical Services Engineer (Maternity Relief) Operational Plan Target Periodic inspections of the road and footpath networks are completed and defects are prioritised for repair according to the relevant risk inspection plan timetable. ED 4.1.3 Manage the maintenance and renewal of the rural sealed road network according to adopted service levels. Code Action ED 4.1.3.5 ED 4.1.3.6 Organise and implement the resealing and heavy patch program for Council's sealed road assets. Organise and implement a rehabilitation program for Council's road infrastructure to maintain and improve the road user's experience. Responsibility Manager of Infrastructure Delivery Manager of Infrastructure Delivery Operational Plan Target The 2019/2020 sealed roads heavy patching and resealing program is fully expended by 31 May 2020. Capital works projects funded by the Glen Innes Aggregates' business unit profits are completed by 31 May 2020. ED 4.1.4 Manage the maintenance and renewal of the rural unsealed road network according to adopted service levels. Code Action ED 4.1.4.3 Maintain a network of roads that provide optimum access for livestock freight movements. Responsibility Manager of Infrastructure Delivery Operational Plan Target The Ten Mile Road Bridge number 5300 over Severn River is replaced by 31 May 2020. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | CS 7.1.5 Provide a Category Two (2) service in accordance with the NSW Food Authorities Food Regulation Partnership. Code Action CS 7.1.5.5 Council continues to provide a Category Two (2) service in accordance with the NSW Food Authorities Food Regulation Partnership. Responsibility Manager of Regulatory & Planning Services Operational Plan Target 1. 95% of food businesses are inspected annually. 2. 100% of food businesses with noncompliances are followed up and reinspected within legislative timeframes. 3. Scores on Doors certificates are issued to 100% of participating food businesses. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Continue City Farm operations and establish farmers market and orchard. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Promote cross-generational involvement in agriculture and facilitate the opportunities for young farmers to have access to land and allow older farmers to retire | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Priority Actions from Community Strategic Plan Agriculture Expand agricultural business opportunities through promotion and marketing of local produce, information on contemporary agricultural practices that are innovative and aid diversification, and identifying the advantages of the region and the unique environment of the Kyogle Council area | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Council to take a lead role in the promotion of local community services, businesses, agricultural opportunities, events and visitor information and improve availability and access to on-line services and information. C | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Identify areas where infrastructure in not adequate to support agricultural activities, and implement strategies to improve the infrastructure including lobbying other levels of government to help improve the quality of transport and telecommunications infrastructure in particular | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Priority Actions from Community Strategic Plan Agriculture Expand agricultural business opportunities through promotion and marketing of local produce, information on contemporary agricultural practices that are innovative and aid diversification, and identifying the advantages of the region and the unique environment of the Kyogle Council area | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Promote cross-generational involvement in agriculture and facilitate the opportunities for young farmers to have access to land and allow older farmers to retire | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Ensure that Kyogle Council is part of any regional forums or efforts around affordable housing, aged and disability care, and respite services and promote regional awareness of Kyogle Council areas needs and opportunities | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Council to review and amend the Kyogle Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and associated development control and contributions plans to reduce restrictions and provide improved opportunities for economic growth of all local businesses, residential accommodation, rural residential and agricultural land uses, and events, whilst ensuring sustainable environmental outcomes. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Ordinary Rates applying for the financial period 2019/2020 are: CATEGORY FARMLAND | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Partner with relevant government agencies to encourage and support sustainable land management practices | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Priority Actions from Community Strategic Plan Agriculture Expand agricultural business opportunities through promotion and marketing of local produce, information on contemporary agricultural practices that are innovative and aid diversification, and identifying the advantages of the region and the unique environment of the Kyogle Council area | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Review and amend the Kyogle Local Environmental Plan to allow for a variety of activities in rural areas and ensure removal of any barriers to development that enhances the agricultural sustainability and economic viability of rural land | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Review the provisions of the Kyogle Local Environmental Plan and associated development control and contributions plans with a view to streamlining the approvals process for the establishment of new businesses in the village areas, and diversification of income sources on the surrounding agricultural land | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Staff attend four monthly meetings with agriculture-sector representative groups | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Identify areas where infrastructure in not adequate to support agricultural activities, and implement strategies to improve the infrastructure including lobbying other levels of government to help improve the quality of transport and telecommunications infrastructure in particular | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | Council has also adopted an Emergency Disaster Relief Fund with the following criteria: Who is the fund intended to help? Why do these people need help? Who is involved in the administration/distribution of these funds? What help does the fund provide to these people? How are the recipients of help selected? Loss of property/finances as a result of an unforeseen disaster. One Council representative along with a Committee consisting of members of the public. The relief to a person who has been assessed as an eligible recipient is to be in the form of direct distribution of money or goods. Relief is intended to assist with day to day living expenses such as food and clothing. Where do these funds come from? How is the relief fund operated? What happens to any surplus assets? Recipients who can demonstrate that there has been a marked lowering of their standard of living causing hardship as a result of the unforeseen disaster. As a guide only, applicants who are eligible for full or partial income tested Social Security benefits would be eligible for assistance up to the level of income at which tested Social Security benefits cease to be payable (this income level varies depending upon the applicant’s marital situation). Where an affected individual has the availability of other sources of income (e.g. they obtain other employment) or assets they may be considered ineligible for assistance. This does not mean that the managers of the fund must, in all circumstances, investigate the financial resources of each individual beneficiary. Sometimes it may be apparent from the common attributes of the potential beneficiaries that they are necessitous circumstances. Contributions received from Council and the general public. All contributions to receive receipt for tax purposes. All contributions to be in the form of money. Register of gifts to be maintained. All outgoings to record date, details of recipient and amount. At dissolution any surplus assets to be transferred to another fund, authority or institution, which has similar objects, and to which income tax deductible contributions can be made | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019/2023 | All food premises registered and approved Number of food premises inspected annually and as a percentage of the total | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |