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 2018/19 | 6. Saleyards Council owns and operates the West Wyalong Saleyards. Occasional sheep sales are held at the Saleyards. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | In addition, Council operates and maintains:  West Wyalong Stadium  17 public toilets/amenities blocks  5 cemeteries  3 sewerage treatment plants  Livestock saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | Provide a workshop/program targeting the agricultural industry KPI: One workshop/program per year Weeds Display trailer exhibited at West Wyalong and Ungarie Shows Sticky Nightshade Field Day held onsite at farm where a new infestation was discovered. Weeds display trailer used in conjunction. Organised Biological control for Silver leaf Nightshade workshop at Forbes Lachlan Valley meeting. Organised transport for Bland Shire landholders. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | Parkes PA&H – Show Contribution Peak Hill PA&H – Show Contribution Trundle PA&H Show Contribution Tullamore PA&H Show Contribution | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | As a region we should all be extremely grateful for the July 2018 announcement by NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro, that Parkes will be the State's first special activation precinct (SAP), funded under the NSW Government’s $4.2 billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund. The SAP will provide land, fast tracked planning approvals, enabling infrastructure, government lead studies and a business concierge service. The SAP is based around the National Logistics Hub, but will also focus on agricultural value-adding, national recycling opportunities and renewable energy generation. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | Council continues to work with Department of Agriculture with LoraWan (wide area network) installation in the Blayney Shire. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | The social and financial challenges currently being faced by our community due to this devastating drought are indeed heartfelt. Over the past year we have tried to help at the local level, albeit in a small way, including free standpipe water to farmers, facilitated the Drought Response OÓÄùicer and free entry to the Shire's pools, improvements to community halls and places while remaining committed to ensuring our community is well supported by a diverse economy as we capitalise on our strategic position at the "crossroads of the nation". | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | DPES representing Council and Central NSW JO on the Central West Food and Fibre Strategy Stakeholder panel. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | Future Direction 3 – Promote Blayney Shire to grow the Local and Visitor Economy 3.1 A viable and productive, sustainable agricultural sector with opportunities for niche production and access to markets Explore and promote opportunities for Agricultural value adding industries 3.1.1 Support the growth of the Shire in order to preserve productive agricultural land and integrate sustainable industrial diversity into the future Review the 2008 Blayney, Cabonne & Orange Sub Regional Rural and Industrial Strategy Participate in Central NSW Joint Organisation Planners Group, ensuring input into Department of Planning and Environment proposed policy changes | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | This year has seen the commencement of our Central West Livestock and Equestrian Centre at the Blayney Showground. This is an extremely exciting project that will give our shire a genuine regional facility that will support and grow horse sports and other activities within a modern covered arena. This project is supporting many local businesses in its construction and is another strong example of all three tiers of government working together to deliver facilities for our communities and stimulating economic activity. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Blayney | Regional |
| annual report 2018/19 | We donated five semi-trailers full of hay to Rural Aid to help struggling farming communities. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Sutherland Shire | Metropolitan |
| annual report 2018/19 | Desktop study of the viability of food waste technologies completed and reported to decision making forum | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Sutherland Shire | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | CHSP Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels are delivered five days a week from Monday to Fridays, including public holidays like Christmas Day and Easter. Kitchen staff can cater to special requests like vegetarian and gluten free. The meals are prepared at the Correctional Service who do a wonderful job. This important service is auspiced by Council | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | New Businesses in the Region 419 new businesses were registered in the Mid-Western Region across a broad range of industries from agriculture and construction through to food and accommodation, and administration and support services� This strong new business growth demonstrates both business and resident confidence and Council’s focus on supporting the local economy and promoting economic diversity� | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Ivanhoe Multi Service Outlet The Ivanhoe Multi-Service Outlet (MSO), run by the Central Darling Shire Council, is a one stop shop for residents who need to access a variety of agencies like Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Centrelink Access Point, social support, Meals on Wheels, yard maintenance, local library and Council business. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Major and Local Events A record crowd of more than 11,000 people attended the seventh annual Flavours of Mudgee Street FestivalÔøΩ The 2018 event was the first time tasting packages sold outÔøΩ Data captured on the night shows more than half of Flavours attendees were visitors to the region, injecting more than an estimated $2 million into the local economy | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Meals on Wheels | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Number of growers markets/local food retailers specialising in local food | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Throughout the Shire’s towns there are a number of State and Federal Government funded services who provide for the Indigenous population and Council has over the 2018/19 reporting year has received funding to auspice the services of Meals on Wheels and Home Care. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | Funding to assist with a variety of HOCUS youth activities and events such as Swim n Gym, Cooking, Movie Nights, Dance Therapy and Volunteering activities such as Benalla Festival. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Benalla | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Local markets celebrate culture by way of local produce and artisan creativityÔøΩ | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Due to a busy year for the pre-school and the RTC there was only one visit managed for the year. Following on from our story of ‘Dino Loves to Play’ the children and staff enjoyed a snack of carrots, snow-peas, bread-rolls and sugar cubes, which is the food eaten by Dino, the horse. The visit concluded with a (blindfold) game of feeding Dino peas and carrots! | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | Drinking fountains are installed at Adventure Park under the Stronger Communities Program. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Benalla | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Number of growers markets/local food retailers specialising in local food | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Menindee Drought Relief Menindee has been in the news with fish kills and blue green algae in the towns water supply leading to the State Government having to provide the delivery of drinking water to some 95 Menindee Environs and station residents traversing distances of up to 180klm round-trips. The Menindee Transaction Centre staff coordinate the day-to-day runnings of the delivery of water, reporting to Shire Management and Essential Water on a monthly basis. The Centre has also been the main contact for donations of water from various outlets from local, ex-local (Mal HIghet – Menindee Water Run), state and interstate. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | To purchase items to establish an outside Stephanie Alexander Garden including oven, tables, chairs, garden beds, soil, garden tools, crockery and cutlery. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Benalla | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Education continues as part of the inspection program. New resources have been created for distribution with rates notices. Staff attended Mudgee Small Farm Field Days with weeds education trailer and display. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | SHIRE SERVICES Drinking Water Quality Testing Health Performance Requirement Undertake water samples (microbiology) for potable water supplies Undertake water samples (microbiology) for swimming pools Assessment Samples taken weekly/fortnightly Taken monthly during swimming season Undertake routine chlorine residual readings Weekly Undertake blue-green algae sampling along river As required Sampling of drinking water quality is carried out within the towns of Wilcannia, Ivanhoe and White Cliffs. The frequency of sampling is different in each town however the sample parameters are the same, with most samples tested for microbiology and chemistry. The below tables demonstrate the sampling pattern, the number of samples collected and the number of non-compliant results identified. Town Wilcannia Ivanhoe White Cliffs Frequency Weekly Fortnightly Fortnightly No of Sites Sampled 10 11 7 Samples Collected • Microbiology • Chemistry – biannually • Microbiology • Chemistry – biannually • Microbiology • Chemistry – biannually | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/19 | $499.02 The increase in the cost of the service can be attributed to the undertaking of re-inspections of premises and the rationalisation of the Class 1 & 2 premises. Income has also reduced due to the reduction in the number of premises. Health and safety Critical and major non-compliance outcome notifications Number of critical non-compliance outcome notifications and major noncompliance notifications about a food premises followed up / Number of critical non-compliance outcome notifications and major non-compliance notifications about a food premises x100 0% 0% 0% 0% No critical and major noncompliance outcome notifications for 2018/19. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Benalla | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/19 | Mudgee Saleyards Committee Councillor Representative: Cr Kennedy The Saleyards Committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on matters relating to the future direction and long term planning of the saleyardsÔøΩ | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |