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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| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | Spring into Gardening a | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | Spring into Gardening and | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | Stage 6 of the Yarra River biodiversity project completed, including removing invasive weed species and adding native revegetation planting, a new shared path, seating, drinking fountains and the replacing handrails. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | Spring into Gardening | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | Deliver best practice waste management services to minimise waste generation and maximise resource recovery and recycling. 98 700 households began our kerbside food waste recycling trial across homes in Armadale, Malvern and Malvern East. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | successfully trialled kerbside food waste recycling. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | 84.42% 89.57% 87.93% 90.75% Council has improved our response to critical and major non-compliance notifications. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | Environmental Health Environmental Health | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | Food Safety Health and safety Critical and major noncompliance 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 noncompliance notifications about a food premises] x100 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | Implement community safety initiatives and fair compliance processes to address community safety issues. 100 We convened five community safety meetings and continue to maintain a strong partnership with Victoria Police. Two new CCTV cameras were installed at Princes Gardens and Chapel Street, and a review of the future system upgrade was completed. We adopted the Road safety strategy (2019–24). We completed a comprehensive environmental health inspection program in accordance with the Food Act 1984. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | (b) Subsidiary Prahran Market Pty Ltd Prahran Market Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary, incorporated within Australia, of the City of Stonnington. Prahran Market Pty Ltd manages the retail activities of the Prahran Market for the City of Stonnington on terms set out in a management agreement between both parties dated 30 March 2008. The assets, liabilities, and operating result based upon 2019 audited financial statements (2018 unaudited financial statements) are included in Council’s consolidated financial accounts, as follows: Summarised financial information Summarised statement of comprehensive income Total income Total expenses Surplus/(deficit) for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive result Summarised balance sheet Current assets Non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net Assets Equity Accumulated funds Issued capital Total Equity Summarised statement of cash flows Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Principles of consolidation 2019 $'000 4,907 4,808 99 Р99 1,291 6,110 7,401 498 55 552 6,849 4,849 2,000 6,849 438 (18) (49) 370 2018 $'000 4,654 4,642 12 Р12 779 6,403 7,182 309 124 432 6,750 4,750 2,000 6,750 379 (517) Р(138) The consolidated financial statements of Council incorporates all entities controlled by Council as at 30 June 2019, and their income and expenses for that part of the reporting period in which control existed. Subsidiaries are all entities over which Council has control. Council controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to Council. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases. Where dissimilar accounting policies are adopted by entities and their effect is considered material, adjustments are made to ensure consistent policies are adopted in these financial statements. The Prahran Market Pty Ltd is the only subsidiary and controlled entity consolidated into Council. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-19 STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil STONNINGTON.VIC.GOV.AU stonningtoncouncil 2018-19 Annual Report StonningtonNews StonningtonNews Annual Report | Type of transaction Rental, Council rates, garbage collection fees and reimbursements from Prahran Market Pty Ltd Reimbursement for capital improvements undertaken at Prahran Market Base rent paid to Prahran Market Pty Ltd Terms Management agreement Rental agreement Management agreement (b) Outstanding balances with related parties The following balance is outstanding at the end of the reporting period in relation to transactions with related parties. Aggregate Type of transaction Amounts receivable from Prahran Market Pty Ltd (c) Loans to/from related parties There are no outstanding loans to/from related parties. (d) Commitments to/from related parties Prahran Market Pty Ltd has a Management Agreement with Stonnington City Council which is in overholding. Prahran Market Pty Ltd had a variation of Lease Agreement with Stonnington City Council until 30 June 2019. This is in overholding from 1 July 2019. Terms Memorandum of understanding Amount (incl GST) $'000 4 Amount (incl GST) $'000 1,682 28 460 | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | Victoria | Stonnington | Metropolitan |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | B5.3 Support and encourage forums for encouraging excellence and innovation in the agricultural sector B5.3.a When priorities align support and work with other bodies such as Local Land Services and NSW Farmers. Advocate and/or lobby for agreed priorities. General Manager Council is in contact with the GATE innovation centre in Orange which forms part of NSW DPI. The purpose of the GATE is to fast-track research and development, to get new ideas, technologies and services into the hands of agricultural producers and industry. The GATE offers incubation services for individuals or start-ups with research and development output The business officer as part of the chamber executive lobbies AgriZone’s (business chamber sub-committee) to engage with Local Land Services (LLS) for improved research and support services in the Agspace. There are currently 2 innovators from our region registered with the GATE Program. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | 14. Saleyards Committee | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | B5. Grow Cowra as a centre for excellence in agriculture, research and innovation | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | B5.1 Maintain Cowra’s position as a premier livestock producing region 1 YEAR OPERATIONAL PLAN 2018-2019 Link Action Performance Measure B5.1.a Maintain saleyards to the required standards to meet regional demand. Standards are maintained and improved to meet demand. Saleyards promoted as a regional livestock facility. Develop Asset Management Plan for Cowra saleyards. Other Assets РAsset Management Plan has been presented to Councillor workshop and is currently being further refined | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Statement of Activities to implement Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan Clause 217(1)(a9) Council’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan seeks to create a positive work culture within the organisation, by ensuring all employees adopt fair practices and demonstrate ethical behavior while respecting the social, personal and cultural attributes of those they interact with. Key achievements during 2018-2019 have been: • Ongoing provision of work experience placements • Ongoing provision of flexible work practices and workplace facilities for women with breastfeeding responsibilities | Health and Wellbeing | Breastfeeding | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | B5.2 Promote retention and improvement of an Agricultural Research Station that supports the local agricultural sector B5.2.a Keep abreast of developments at the Research Station and advocate for continuation and expansion of programs. Correspondence sent and meetings held with Research Station Manager and relevant government stakeholders where appropriate. Facilitation provided by Council to lobby relevant Ministers where appropriate. Media undertaken where appropriate. General Manager Meetings involving RDA, NSW DPC & DPI, NRM and AusTrade have been facilitated to promote interest and involvement with Cowra Ag Station and its managerial & research staff. Council has also engaged with GATE (Global Ag Tech Ecosystems) in Orange to Meetings involving RDA, NSW DPC & DPI, NRM and AusTrade have been facilitated to promote interest and involvement with Cowra Ag Station and it’s managerial & research staff. The business officer liaises with GATE (Global Ag Tech Ecosystems) in Orange to encourage collaboration with our region’s innovators and researchers. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Delivery Program Objective 2.3.4 Plan, investigate, design and construct open spaces, recreational and community facilities Wauchope Dog Off Leash Park Kooloonbung Creek Foreshore upgrade The perfect place for dogs to play, train, socialise and exercise, the new dog park at Blackbutt Reserve has small and large dog enclosures, an agility loop, bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | B5.3 Support and encourage forums for encouraging excellence and innovation in the agricultural sector B5.3.a When priorities align support and work with other bodies such as Local Land Services and NSW Farmers. Advocate and/or lobby for agreed priorities. General Manager Council is in contact with the GATE innovation centre in Orange which forms part of NSW DPI. The purpose of the GATE is to fast-track research and development, to get new ideas, technologies and services into the hands of agricultural producers and industry. The GATE offers incubation services for individuals or start-ups with research and development output The business officer as part of the chamber executive lobbies AgriZone’s (business chamber sub-committee) to engage with Local Land Services (LLS) for improved research and support services in the Agspace. There are currently 2 innovators from our region registered with the GATE Program. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Delivery Program Objective: 2.3.3 Develop and implement management of operational and maintenance programs for open space, recreational and community facilities • Maintenance program works for parks, reserves, sporting fields and beaches across the local government area was undertaken with actions including: o Maintenance of park furniture in Camden Haven, Wauchope and Port Macquarie o Preparation of sites for events including markets and weddings o Inspection of all playgrounds and repairs undertaken o Ongoing Sports field preparation for weekly fixtures o Mowing of all parks and reserves o Cleaning of bin hides and bubblers | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | Council in collaboration with the Cowra Business Chamber facilitated 5 Business Masterclass events, 1 Women in Business event, 2 Trade Zone events and 1 AgriZone event. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Amatuer Beekeepers | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Hartys Creek Bridge is located approximately 4km west of Byabarra on Comboyne Road and lies between the towns of Comboyne and Wauchope. The bridge was originally designed and constructed in 1955 and has been in service for over 60 years as a key linkage point for several agricultural industries located in Comboyne. The bridge was replaced with a new single span reinforced concrete bridge. The overall aim of the project was to provide a more reliable and safer regional route along Comboyne Road, provide a quality bridge for current and future users and to reduce our ongoing maintenance costs for the lifespan of the bridge | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Midwaste Regional Waste Group Midwaste is the forum made up of representatives from six member Councils located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, whose focus is regional co-operation in waste management, waste minimisation and resource recovery. The six councils include Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Mid Coast, Nambucca, and Port Macquarie-Hastings. Council works closely with the Midwaste Coordinator and member Councils to achieve regional goals, including providing local workshops for the community. Council has been a part of this group since 2003 and in the past year a Council staff member has acted as group Chairperson. Midwaste, supported by Council, was recently successful with a Food Smart Communities grant funded by the NSW EPA, and this will roll out in our LGA over the next two years. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | Council has supported three CINC and one Food Hall activities during the July to September period including Families Week, Community Christmas lunch and Community | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Meals On Wheels (fresh cooked meals or frozen orders) | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | Council staff continue to volunteer for Cowra’s Meals on Wheels | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Water Supplies Council is committed to managing its water supply effectively to provide a safe, high-quality drinking water that consistently meets the current version of Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, consumer and other regulatory requirements. Potable water is supplied to the township of Hillston and villages of Goolgowi, Merriwagga, Carrathool and Rankins Springs. During 2018/2019 Council completed the following capital works: • Replacement of water main HDPE (Poly) Pipe: 270 meters on High Street Hillston 700 meters on Wollarma Road (Yoolaroi) 2,200 meters on Back-Hillston Road (Yoolaroi) 3,100 meters on Bunda Road (Bunda) 400 meters on Merriwagga-Goorawin Road. • New pump shed constructed at the Goolgowi potable pump station to accommodate new pumping system as a part of capital works upgrades to increase pressure and flow to the village. • Goolgowi Village Meter Upgrade project saw 77 potable meters replaced. Additional upgrades are scheduled for 2019/20. • Relining of 2 concrete tanks on Whitton-Stock Route (Rankins Springs Scheme). • A new chlorine dosing system was installed and commissioned at the Goolgowi dam for the Yoolaroi Water Scheme to prevent biological growth on filters and reduce meter and mains maintenance cost. • Installation of electromagnetic flow meters at various pump stations in order to manage water accounts more efficiently with further roll-out to continue in 2019-20. • Increased access to pipeline route for maintenance and monitoring purpose on Erigolia, Yoolaroi and Bunda sections. All Potable water schemes were tested as per Public Health Guidelines and were found to be performing satisfactorily throughout the year. Laboratory test results for microbiological and chemical quality are available on Council’s Website. No non-compliances were reported for any of the potable water schemes. The Rankins Springs Water Treatment Plant commissioned in 2017/2018 is consistently performing well with residents encouraged to join the scheme. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| 2018-2019 Annual Report | Council supported a number of Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre functions as well as a Food Hall event during the review period | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Cowra | Regional |