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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 to 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2018/19 | i. Implement the food premises inspection program. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| 2018/19 to 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2018/19 | Percentage of food premises inspected annually | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Georges River | Metropolitan |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Council continued to provide services to frail aged and disabled persons from Allawah Community Care including meals, transport, home maintenance & modifications and home care packages. Council’s aged services are being further enhanced to support a holistic approach to the delivery of services by linking home care services through to Council’s residential aged care services. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | 3.3.2 Determine the green economic opportunities available for farms to enter carbon offsets market. Encourage farmers to investigate and undertake “green” economic opportunities. Progress Report: Council has not undertaken any action with regards to this action during the reporting period. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Objective 2.2: Our rich heritage and natural environment character conserved. 2.2.1 Protect natural landscapes and systems in particular our native vegetation, biodiversity and Murrumbidgee River catchment through sharing regional responsibilities. To protect the local environment or assist in maximising productivity of prime agricultural land by the removal of infestation of noxious plants. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Progress Report: Council continues to maintain the service agreement in conjunction with the Temora and Junee Shire for the control of noxious weeds. The ongoing spraying of noxious weeds has been carried out on the various areas identified with infestations. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Council continues to collect organics recycling for residences within the townships of Coolamon and Ganmain with the organic materials being composted at one of Council’s landfill sites into a reusable product. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Council staff continue to monitor and enforce where necessary all public health regulations including annual Food Shop inspections. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Corowa Community Gardens/ RDS | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Corowa Community Gardens/ RDS | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Corowa Tree of Life Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Corowa Community Gardens/ RDS | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Corowa Tree of Life Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | 2.7.4 Provide effective and efficient Saleyards Management and Maintenance Services. 2.7.5 2.8.1 Review the Saleyards Business Plan and consider need and feasibility of future capital works. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEES Corowa Saleyards Consultative Committee | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | SALEYARDS • Corowa Saleyards topped the Australian record in June with a pen selling for $350 a head. • Lamb & sheep throughput was 795,000 with a total value of over $115M. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Corowa Tree of Life Community Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Objective 3.3: Sustained viability of our farming land. 3.3.1 Identify opportunities, programs and funding to maintain and or enhance farming productivity and support the retention of farming population. Identify opportunities, programs and funding available for maintaining farming productivity. Investigate alternative farming initiatives suitable to the area and climate. Progress Report: The Rural Financial Counselling Service has been servicing the Coolamon Shire Local Government Area from the Rural Transaction Centre in Ganmain. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Participate in the Murray Regional Tourism ‘Farm to Plate’ program. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | 2. Economic Federation: Growing progressive and prosperous communities that build on sustainable manufacturing, agriculture and tourism, close proximity to other centres on both sides of the Murray River and affordability. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | 2.7.4 Provide effective and efficient Saleyards Management and Maintenance Services. 2.7.5 2.8.1 Review the Saleyards Business Plan and consider need and feasibility of future capital works. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Actively partcipate in agribusiness forums. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEES Corowa Saleyards Consultative Committee | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | ECONOMIC FEDERATION Growing, progressive and prosperous communities that build on sustainable manufacturing, agriculture and tourism, close proximity to other centres, on both sides of the Murray River, and affordability. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Economic Federation: Growing, progressive and prosperous communities that build on sustainable manufacturing, agriculture and tourism, close proximity to other centres on both sides of the Murray river and affordability. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Farm Ag Data System. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | Implement findings and recommendations of agricultural industry gap analysis and feasibility study. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2018/2019 Annual Report | SALEYARDS • Corowa Saleyards topped the Australian record in June with a pen selling for $350 a head. • Lamb & sheep throughput was 795,000 with a total value of over $115M. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| 2019 | Production of the Producer Guide with Slowfood South Coast and subsequent Foodie Goodness Campaign | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| 2019 | 3.1.01 -Work with business, government and other entities to build a strong and productive Shoalhaven economy 3.1.01.1 Develop, maintain and/ or enhance industry and government networks and relationships 0 Business networks supported: • South Eastern Australia Transport Strategy • lllawarra Shoal haven Joint Organisation РED Group • Shoalhaven Defence Industry Group • Shoalhaven Professional Business Association • South Coast Beef Producers Association | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |