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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| Annual Report 2018-2019 | New fish waste processing business starts operations at local boat ramps. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Turning fish waste into compost Expenditure: $60,000 pa (ongoing) Strategic outcome: 2 – Goal 3 3 – Goal 5 3 – Goal 6 In a first for NSW, Bega Valley Shire Council partnered with new Eden based business Ocean2earth to transform fish waste into organic compost whilst reducing the amount of waste going to landfill. With an ongoing problem at local boat ramp areas, where overflowing, unsightly and smelly fish bins were causing public health concerns and fish waste being thrown back into the ocean or dumped in community spaces, Council called for Expressions of Interest to find a sustainable solution. Ocean2earth proposed an innovative and practical solution, which Council is proud to support. Council has located specially-marked blue bins at boat ramps at Bermagui Harbour, Bermagui River, Quarantine Bay, Pambula Lake, Kianinny and Mogareeka with the bins cleared regularly by Ocean2earth. Council has also installed new red and yellow bins at the ramps to make it easier for people to choose the right bin. Providing improved recycling and waste facilities at these six boat ramps and supporting the Ocean2earth initiative is a step towards a long-term goal in Council’s 10-year waste management strategy. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Inspecting food premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Presentations on recycling along with prov1s1on of Council's new Mega Muncher has commenced roll out with schools receiving the worm-farm to promote organics recycling | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Contribution to supply topsoil for a N/A Public School native garden bush tucker trail at the entrance of the School | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Council's income from the 'Water Charge' sustains the urban water supplies (Tenterfield, Urbenville and Jennings). The Water Fund has had its fair share of extra expenses to deal with too in the last 12 months, with more to come in the next year or until we receive rain. In November 2018 Council commenced the process to find water to supplement the dwindling dam level in Tenterfield. As the water level dropped, water restrictions also increased. As the dam level fell council took the opportunity to remove some silt around the edges, with another 94,000 cubic metres left in the bottom to go! The exploration, drilling, pumping, piping and electronic controlling of the new bore network will cost approximately $4 million. Council was successful in gaining grant funding for most of it, but will still need to fund up to 25% from the Water Fund. Council will also need to borrow at least $2.3 million to go towards the new water filtration plant, to add to the $7 million in grant funding received. Again, this is paid for from the Water Charge | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Drinking water quality compliance with microbial requirements | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Reducing the impacts of regional priority weeds within the Tenterfield Shire during drought (Serrated Tussock & Blackberry) | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Presentations on recycling along with prov1s1on of Council's new Mega Muncher has commenced roll out with schools receiving the worm-farm to promote organics recycling | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Contribution for restumping of the 1,000.00 Poultry Pavilion at the Showground | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Saleyards Renewal | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Seminars and Conferences attended include: • Road Conference – Alice Springs, 2018 • LG NSW Annual Conference – Albury, 2018 • National Saleyards Expo – Casino, 2018 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | ECON 6 Tenterfield Shire's economic base is robust, growing and supports the creation of a variety of employment and business opportunities. Strategy 6.2 Develop Council business activities including commercial, industrial and residential land development. The sustainability of our business community has been maintained, during this difficult period of drought and severe bushfires. Our economy has been stimulated by successful grant applications that have seen many infrastructure programs that have supported our business and agricultural community. These programs include: • Timber bridge repair program | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Council's income from the 'Water Charge' sustains the urban water supplies (Tenterfield, Urbenville and Jennings). The Water Fund has had its fair share of extra expenses to deal with too in the last 12 months, with more to come in the next year or until we receive rain. In November 2018 Council commenced the process to find water to supplement the dwindling dam level in Tenterfield. As the water level dropped, water restrictions also increased. As the dam level fell council took the opportunity to remove some silt around the edges, with another 94,000 cubic metres left in the bottom to go! The exploration, drilling, pumping, piping and electronic controlling of the new bore network will cost approximately $4 million. Council was successful in gaining grant funding for most of it, but will still need to fund up to 25% from the Water Fund. Council will also need to borrow at least $2.3 million to go towards the new water filtration plant, to add to the $7 million in grant funding received. Again, this is paid for from the Water Charge | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Collector Pumpkin Festival | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | Presentations on recycling along with prov1s1on of Council's new Mega Muncher has commenced roll out with schools receiving the worm-farm to promote organics recycling. A Container Deposit Reverse vending machine has been installed in Tenterfield, collections has passed 3,237,000 containers | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Coordinate the Crookwell Potato Festival event. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018-2019 | COMM 1 Tenterfield Shire is a vibrant, welcoming and safe community. Strategy 1.4 Provide effective regulatory, compliance and enforcement services that keep our community safe. A total of 53 food premises were inspected as part of Council's annual inspection program. Three (3) complaints were received in relation to food premises, all being resolved satisfactorily. Council's Activity Report, as required by the NSW Food Authority was lodged on 29 July 2019. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Crookwell Potato coordination; | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Crookwell Potato Festival Committee Functions of the Committee: The care, control, management and organisation of the annual Crookwell Potato Festival in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act and Regulations, 1993, Council policies and within any budget that is voted by Council. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | It is an ongoing role of the Upper Lachlan Tourist Association through the tourism staff to assist minor and major events with planning, promotion and evaluation. Tourism staff are directly involved in the Crookwell Potato Festival and organise the Crookwell Australia Day celebrations. The 2019 Crookwell Potato Festival added its first country theme with the initial choice being Ireland. The festival was very pleased to host Eamon Robinson, the Deputy Head of Mission from the Irish Embassy in Canberra as a special guest along with celebrity chef Lyndey Milan OAM as the key attraction in the demonstration kitchen. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Our Library Service hosted a number of events and activities for adults, including: • Workshops/talks – talking suicide prevention; what men can do to stop violence against women; bees and gardens; | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Dalton Water Supply The Dalton Water Supply underwent a major upgrade during 2013-2014. Council undertook the construction of a 10.8km pipeline linking Dalton to the new Gunning water system. As a result Dalton now enjoys superior water quality and reliability in supply. Gunning Water Supply The Gunning Water Supply underwent a $10.8 million major upgrade during 2013-2014. The project is now complete and has been operating well. The upgraded system is considered comprehensive and first class, providing secure and quality drinking water community well into the future. The project included the construction of a water supply reservoir and water supply treatment plant in Gunning. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Taralga Water Supply The water supply of Taralga underwent a major upgrade during 2013-2014. The new equipment is working well. The drinking water treatment plant provides Taralga with a high quality supply, meeting the requirements of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 2011. population of 4,200. capacity of the STP to an equivalent The augmentation new water supply | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | 4.1 Land use The Shire predominantly consists of rural land, punctuated by scattered small towns and villages. Whilst agriculture is historically and currently the main land use in the Shire, Council has no detailed data on the proportion of rural land actively used for commercial agricultural production. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | to promote the use of rural resources for agriculture and including fishing, related processing, adding industries, primary production forestry, mining and service and value | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Our Library Service hosted a number of events and activities for adults, including: • Workshops/talks – talking suicide prevention; what men can do to stop violence against women; bees and gardens; | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Our Library Service hosted a number of events and activities for adults, including: • Workshops/talks – talking suicide prevention; what men can do to stop violence against women; bees and gardens; | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | to promote the use of rural resources for agriculture and including fishing, related processing, adding industries, primary production forestry, mining and service and value | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 | Food and Health Inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |