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 | Fourteen workshops on sustainability were held across the Shire with topics including worm farming, composting, renewable energy, water saving gardening, backyard chickens, no dig gardening, kicking the plastic habit and fermentation. 352 people attended these workshops in total. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Obtained Environmental Protection License for Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | WINNER – Environmental Communication Award – Population Category A – 100 Mile Dinner – Murrurundi | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Rural Aid and the Farm Army spent a week in Murrurundi in May 2019 to work on community projects and assist farmers with fencing. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Four portable water bottle filling stations and one portable bubbler were purchased for use in the Shire. These were launched at the opening of White Park where 500 water bottles were also given out to encourage their use. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Saleyards Community Strategies G3 CS10 G4 CS15 G5 CS18 Advocate for, facilitate and support programs that protect and sustain our diverse environment for our future generations. Plan, facilitate and provide for a changing population for current and future generations. Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries. G8 CS30 Effectively and efficiently manage the business of Council, while encouraging an open and participatory Council with an emphasis on transparency, Community engagement, action and response. G8 CS33 Utilise emerging innovative communication technologies and techniques to increase awareness of Council’s activities and services. This is what we provide • An efficient and cost effective saleyards facility that meets customer needs. • The implementation and management of Environmental Management and WHS systems within the saleyards facility. This is how we provide it • By operating a quality livestock selling facility. This is how we measure it Cattle sales per annum Achieve operating compliance by recording the number of noncompliance incidents. Target Actual >55,000 37,712* <2 2.00 Statement of commitment • Operate and maintain an efficient and safe saleyard operation, within environmental guidelines. • Manage a saleyard operation that maintains approved environmental standards Community Priorities Rural lifestyle and country feel are valued and protected and the Upper Hunter Shire remains quiet, safe, healthy and welcoming. Upper Hunter Shire Council is an effective and efficient organisation, focusing on Community engagement, action and response. *Cattle sales impacted by drought. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | In October 2018 Council was notified that we were eligible for $1 million from the Federal Government’s ‘Drought Communities Programme’. Our initiatives were unique and far reaching, providing ongoing economic stimulation to our drought impacted Shire. Staff engaged with charities and support workers, to identify projects that would best assist drought impacted communities and stimulate the local economy. In March 2019, several successful projects were announced which included water-filling stations, and upgrades to community, sport and recreation facilities. Together these projects drive jobs growth in our region and help drought-proof and diversify our economy, ultimately raising the standard of living for our residents | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre increased in throughput by 23.6% & ranked No. 9 in Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Survey, which is up from 13 last year. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | on the Upper Hunter Shire’s standing as the Horse Capital of Australia. The drought has impacted across the Shire, and has been devastating for many. Council has undertaken a number of initiatives to assist those most in need. Difficulty in accessing water has had a major impact on road maintenance which requires large amounts of water to be carted to work sites. Murrurundi has a long history of water insecurity and in 2018/2019 the tender was awarded for the construction of the Murrurundi Water Pipeline, after many years of the necessary planning and approval processes. The project will include construction of a 40 kilometre water pipeline from Scone, providing Murrurundi with a secure water source from Lake Glenbawn. The pipeline project is estimated to cost $14.2 million, with over $13 million in funding provided by the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Water Security Upper Hunter Shire Council • Annual Report 2018-2019 for Regions program. The remainder of the project funding is provided by Council. The completion of the pipeline in 2020 will also allow for the future water reticulation of the villages of Parkville, Wingen and Blandford | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Statement of commitment • To provide a suitable water supply that meets the demands of the users and the requirements of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | The Murrurundi Water Pipeline project has commenced, with all the preparations taking place for construction to start. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | The project will include construction of a 40 kilometre water pipeline from Scone to Murrurundi and will provide Murrurundi with a secure water source from Lake Glenbawn. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | There will be a number of tanks and pump stations along the pipeline that will be able to move 2 megalitres of water a day from Scone to Murrurundi. The pipeline will be buried the entire length of the route. The only areas where the completed pipeline will be visible is where it enters/exits pump stations and there will be above ground access points to the pipeline valves along the way. Council met with affected property owners along the pipeline corridor to establish access agreements and easement agreements on both private and Crown land. The pipeline is due to be completed in mid 2020. The pipeline project is estimated to cost $14.2 million, with over $13 million in funding provided by the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Water Security for Regions program. The remainder of the project funding is provided by Council. The pipeline design allows for drinking water reticulation and reservoirs for the village of Blandford, Parkville and Wingen to be constructed in the future. Council has been pursuing the connection of these villages as a high priority. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Water Security for Regions Program – Cassilis Sewerage Upgrade Water Security for Regions Program – Murrurundi Pipeline Water Supply | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Agricultural Industry Protecting Agricultural land and business consistent with Council policy. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Economy & Infrastructure Goal 5 – A sustainable and prosperous economy. G5 CS18 Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | G4 CS17 Implement policies to ensure the protection of strategic agricultural lands, equine critical industry clusters, natural resources and heritage. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Implement policies to ensure the protection of strategic agricultural lands, equine critical industry clusters, natural resources and heritage. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Fourteen workshops on sustainability were held across the Shire with topics including worm farming, composting, renewable energy, water saving gardening, backyard chickens, no dig gardening, kicking the plastic habit and fermentation. 352 people attended these workshops in total | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | Provision of programs delivered to various community groups – Council delivered over 200 programs for a range of identified community groups, such as Interagency meetings, Seniors Program Committee meetings, Camden International Friendship Association meetings, Cohesive Communities Advisory Group meetings, Youth Council Meetings and Access Community Advisory Group meetings, skate clinics, International Women’s Day, Youth Public Art projects, Cool Off in Camden, Paint the Town REaD, National Families Week Program, Seniors Festival, Youth Week, Youth Movie Night, Paws for a Second, NAIDOC Flag Raising event, Seniors – Morning Tea and Christmas Lunch, Carers Week – Carers Café and Pamper Day, International Day of People with Disability and a program of Connection Cafés. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Conduct community education campaigns ( including media and joint activities) promoting the benefits of waste avoidance, minimisation composting and recycling, including problem waste disposal at the Community Recycling Centre (activities) | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | The Camden Seniors Program Committee is delegated to organise and run five major projects for seniors in the Camden and surrounding areas each year. These include: – Picnic luncheon at Belgenny Farm. – Morning Tea at the Australian Botanic Gardens at Mt Annan. – Christmas Lunch at Carrington Centennial Care. – Seniors Concert at the Camden Civic Centre during Senior’s Festival. – Seniors Bus Trip during Seniors Festival. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Fourteen workshops on sustainability were held across the Shire with topics including worm farming, composting, renewable energy, water saving gardening, backyard chickens, no dig gardening, kicking the plastic habit and fermentation. 352 people attended these workshops in total. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | A real highlight was TASTE Camden, where almost 10,000 people came down to Camden Town Farm to enjoy all it had to offer. There were more than 70 food stalls, live music performances and appearances from celebrity chefs Miguel Maestre and Katherine Sabbath. The inaugural Produce Lane was a real hit, offering fresh food to try on the day and gourmet takehome treats and produce. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Building Better Regions Fund – Scone Regional Livestock Centre | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | Best practice is implemented and the following are to be reviewed:Policy/Plan Integrated Water Cycle Management Demand Management Plan Strategic Business Plans Drought Management Plan Drinking Water Quality Management Plan | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bourke | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | Council continued to promote the NSW Government's Love Food Hate Waste program with sponsorship and education at Councils Taste Food and Wine Festival. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Camden | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Council also has a role in economic development, managing the Scone Regional Airport, Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre, | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | Meet all Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) Standards where possible and practical | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bourke | Regional |