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 | Cootamundra Saleyards: Truck Wash Facility & Electrical/Lighting Upgrade Project: Funding for the $330,000 Project has come from the Australian Federal Government, NSW State Government and CootamundraGundagai Regional Council. Overall the projects bring the Cootamundra Saleyards in line with other facilities of similar size and have addressed Workplace, Health and Safety, environmental and economic issues. Electrical upgrades to the lighting and security systems were undertaken with lights positioned to give even light over ramps, races, yards and pens to avoid glare and to minimise shadows. The new wash out facilities ensure consistent measures are in place to deliver against bio-security, community health and animal welfare requirements. Driver safety and fatigue issues are addressed as carriers do not have to travel longer distances to wash out. The minimising of environmental issues such as weed management and effluent run off will have long term benefits. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Goal 5.2 – Affordable and quality housing options are available. Affordable housing Strategy – 5.2.1 Partner with State agencies to increase supply of affordable housing for residents on very low to moderate incomes. a. Develop, as part of a new Housing Strategy, an Affordable Housing Policy and affordable housing target for the LGA. 20/21 Council engaged Hill PDA in December 2018 to prepare the Inclusive Housing Strategy and Delivery Program for the LGA. Council on 24 June 2019 endorsed the findings of the Assessment of Housing Needs (Stage 1 Report) of the Inclusive Housing Strategy. The report was exhibited as a supporting document with the Local Strategic Planning Statement. It is anticipated that the complete report on the Inclusive Housing Strategy will be exhibited along with the Georges River LEP. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Housing for key workers Strategy – 5.2.2. Advocate to the NSW Government to include 'key worker' housing for moderate income earners to be included in affordable housing initiatives. Use the new Housing Strategy to inform NSW Government advocacy that includes key worker housing in affordable housing initiatives. Council engaged Hill PDA in December 2018 to prepare the Inclusive Housing Strategy and Delivery Program for the Georges River LGA. Council endorsed the findings of the Assessment of Housing Needs (Stage1 Report) of the Inclusive Housing Strategy on 24 June 2019. The report was exhibited as a supporting document with the Local Strategic Planning Statement. It is anticipated that the complete report on the Inclusive Housing Strategy will be exhibited along with the Georges River LEP. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | INCLUSIVE HOUSING STRATEGY In December 2018 we prepared an Inclusive Housing Strategy and Delivery Program for the LGA. This work aims to: – promote diversity, equity, liveability and sustainability in Georges River LGA – help provide housing options and delivery mechanisms to meet the needs of the very low, low and moderate income households as well as other households in housing stress such as seniors, people with disabilities, students, key workers and the broader residential market. The Stage 1 Report was exhibited as a supporting document with the Local Strategic Planning Statement. The complete report on the Inclusive Housing Strategy will be exhibited along with the Georges River LEP. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Mandatory requirements Strategy – 5.2.3. Advocate to the NSW Government to include mandatory affordable housing requirements in Council LEPs. a. Advocate to the NSW Government to include mandatory affordable housing requirements in the standard instrument LEP. 20/21 Council engaged Hill PDA in December 2018 to prepare the Inclusive Housing Strategy and Delivery Program for the Georges River LGA Council on 24 June 2019 endorsed the findings of the Assessment of Housing Needs (Stage 1 Report) of the Inclusive Housing Strategy. The report was exhibited as a supporting document with the Local Strategic Planning Statement. It is anticipated that the complete report on the Inclusive Housing Strategy will be exhibited along with the Georges River LEP. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Program/Project Comment Mandatory requirements Strategy – 5.2.3. Advocate to the NSW Government to include mandatory affordable housing requirements in Council LEPs. Based on the findings of the Affordable Housing Strategy, approach the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to include mandatory affordable housing in State Environmental Planning Policy No.70 – Affordable Housing (Revised Schemes). The Inclusive Housing Strategy has not been finalised. Council endorsed the findings of the Assessment of Housing Needs (Stage 1 Report) of the Inclusive Housing Strategy on 24 June 2019. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Program/Project Year due Council-led development proposals Strategy – 5.2.5. Council-led development proposals incorporate, where feasible, options that support affordable and diverse housing. a. Complete the Planning Proposal for Oatley Aged Care Centre and, if approved, engage an aged care service provider to manage the facility. Investigate the potential to include affordable housing in Council-led developments. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Program/Project Year due Housing for key workers Strategy – 5.2.2. Advocate to the NSW Government to include 'key worker' housing for moderate income earners to be included in affordable housing initiatives. a. Work with the NSW Government to extend the application of affordable rental housing initiatives to key workers. 20/21 Council engaged Hill PDA in December 2018 to prepare the Inclusive Housing Strategy and Delivery Program for the Georges River LGA. Council on 24 June 2019 endorsed the findings of the Assessment of Housing Needs (Stage 1 Report) of the Inclusive Housing Strategy. The report was exhibited as a supporting document with the Local Strategic Planning Statement. It is anticipated that the complete report on the Inclusive Housing Strategy will be exhibited along with the Georges River LEP | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | The ambitions for Hurstville and Kogarah as strategic centres are realised. Strategies – Advocate at all levels of government to ensure critical infrastructure accompanies significant residential and employment growth. – Collaborate across all levels of government so that the Kogarah health and research hub can grow and attract allied services, increase employment, provide a range of housing types (including affordable housing) and provide excellent transport connections to and within the South and Eastern City districts. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | ▪ Northwest Regional Food Surveillance Group | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Warren | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Expanded free community lunches program | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Seniors Christmas lunch | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Centres have stingless bees which benefits the environment and educates the children about animal by-products and the role each animal has in nature. Other sustainable initiatives include families bringing in their soft plastics for collection by Coles, the introduction of composting at the Centres, making resources instead of purchasing new items and replacing broken plastic resources such as toys with timber options. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Council also coordinated a litter audit program at a local public school, composting and worm farming workshops for the community | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Council provided composting and worm farming workshops, presented at the Litter Congress 2019, presented to community groups regarding waste education and a worm farming practices workshop. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS Georges River Council’s Early Learning Centres educate children and their families about the importance of taking care of the environment. For example, | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Oatley Community Hall – permaculture classes | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | OTHER KEY INDICATORS – 4 composting and worm farming workshops for 80 residents | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Started the Intergenerational Horticultural and Gardening Project for young people | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | The Library Homegrown living program taught day to day sustainability principles, including sessions on wax wrapping, soap making and general tips to avoid the use of plastics | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | WASTE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS Through our Waste Smart Litter Program we ran a composting program at Hurstville Public School and a worm farming workshop at St George Girls High School in May 2019. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | We also ran composting and no-dig gardening workshops for the community in May 2019. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | P.23 – NAIDOC week – included a range of cultural activities…bush tucker lunch…bush dinner | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | We held a Plastic Free Living workshop in February 2019 to promote simple alternatives to using plastics around the home. We held a Plastic Bag Swap event to coincide with World Environment Day in June 2019 where community members could exchange five plastic bags for a free reusable shopping bag. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | P.24 – Harmony Day 2019 – …delicious Vietnamese rolls from Pho 68 and other multicultural treats. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Council events included the White Ribbon Walk, Magic of Christmas, Australia Day, Lunar New Year, Eurovision Song Contest Screening, Australian Citizenship Ceremonies, Twilight Cinemas, Eat/Art Night Markets | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | P.111 – Enhancing our Natural Environment; NE1.2.4 Conduct routine monitoring of Council’s reticulated drinking water supplies. Comment: Council has continued to supply drinking water to residents in accordance with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines with monitoring undertaken and reported to NSW Health weekly. NE1.2.6 Purchase water from State Water to supply Cullen Bullen, Glen Davis, Lidsdale, Portland, Wallerawang and Marrangaroo | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 | Diwali Mela 2019 | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | P.45 – Economy; SE1.2.1 Prepare and implement the Rural Lands Study. Comment: Work has stalled on the preparation of the Rural and Rural Residential Strategy pending the finalisation of the Lithgow LGA Agricultural Lands Mapping Project. This project is being undertaken jointly with the NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment and Department Primary Industries (Agriculture). The preparation of the Rural and Rural Residential Strategy will be ongoing into the first half of 2019/2020 year. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Lithgow | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | Economic and Social Development  Promote business opportunities РBourke Goat Abattoir operational 2019 | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bourke | Regional |