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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Woollamia Boat Ramp upgrade will provide a greater opportunity to attract commercial businesses to the area | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| 2019 – 2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | 1.8 Advocate for and support the provision of affordable housing in our towns and villages | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2019 – 2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | 1.8 Advocate for and support the provision of affordable housing in our towns and villages Operational Plan Activity Undertake sub division in Snow Views Estate Stage 2 as per Council Resolution October 2018 Prepare business case for Council’s consideration regarding the construction of two independent living units in Tumbarumba Performance Measure Su i i sion applie or an appro e Business Case prepared and Council resolution received | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2019 – 2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Rateable Areas within Snowy Valleys Council RATING 2019 – 2020 (RATE IN $) or Minimum $540 after applying the 2.7% Rate Cap Council undertake s rating in line with the Local Government Act 1993, 3 categories that applied to the former Councils at this time: • Farmland; | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2019 – 2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Work with local industry and other councils to promote and support t e e e lop ent o t e re ion as a oo estination t at includes a number of agritourism experiences. This includes working with the CBRJO and Canberra Airport to showcase the region, highlighting attractions through visitor guides and supportin t e e e lop ent o oo an e e ra e usiness opportunities in tar ete eetin s | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2019 – 2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Progress investigations into emerging industries and technolo ies t rou esta lis ent o a usiness nno a tors roup identification of investment options and an agreed action plan. This discussion should include a range of opportunities, including renewable energy options, value adding to agriculture/timber industries, recycling opportunities and supporting new knowledge ase in ustries | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2019 – 2020 Operational Plan | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| 2019 – 2020 Operational Plan | Food Control | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | 4.5.2 Facilitate the operation of the cattle saleyards in accordance with the Saleyards Masterplan | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | 4.5.2.1 Manage the contract for the operation of the Singleton Regional Livestock Markets | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | Appropriate and affordable housing for all stages of life with particular consideration of our ageing population | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | 2.3.3.1 Maintain high quality water supply to Singleton through annual review of Singleton's Drinking Water Management System | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | FARMLAND Council proposes to levy a Farmland Ordinary rate on all properties satisfying the farmland definition. The rate will apply to all farming properties within the Singleton Local Government Area. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | 4.5.2 Facilitate the operation of the cattle saleyards in accordance with the Saleyards Masterplan | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | 4.5.2.1 Manage the contract for the operation of the Singleton Regional Livestock Markets | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | 1.3.1 Provide regulatory and education services to facilitate good public health standards in local food premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | 1.3.1.1 Promote "scores on doors" program to facilitate good public health standards in local food premises. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 | 2020 OPERATIONAL PL AN | 1.3.1.2 Increase community awareness of "scores on doors" program | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Singleton | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | This program included the highly successful Resource and Waste Management Expo at Jindabyne in May 2019, where more than 300 people were entertained and informed on the key message to “Recycle Right”, compost organic waste and work with Council to reduce, re-use and recycle. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Installation of Water Drinking Stations in Bombala area | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Installation of Water Drinking Stations in Cooma area | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Installation of Water Drinking Stations in Snowy River area | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | The Water and Wastewater Services team also put in an incredible effort during exceptional flooding events, working up to 20 – hour days, to minimise contamination and ensure Cooma residents had safe drinking water. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Eradicating Invasive Weeds Dealing with invasive weeds is an ongoing war, Council and landowners are all required to take part. The team held a range of programs during to year to deal with this curse on our landscape. Council’s Biosecurity Weeds team conducted education programs at local agricultural shows, including Dalgety, Cooma and Bombala, as well as a field day in Delegate. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Cooma Sale Yards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Cooma Sale Yards Council undertook a Strategic Review of the Cooma Saleyards that provided valuable insight into this facility including current condition and risk, market placement, best practice, and benchmarking detail. This report will form the foundation of the future saleyard strategy and will inform our capital improvement and management of this important Regional Facility. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 7.1.2.1 Develop, adopt, implement and communicate Waste Management Strategy | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 7.2.1.2 Expand Liquid Trade Waste Program to regions where not currently implemented i.e. Cooma and Bombala | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Investigate expansion of organic composting and marketing | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | This program included the highly successful Resource and Waste Management Expo at Jindabyne in May 2019, where more than 300 people were entertained and informed on the key message to “Recycle Right”, compost organic waste and work with Council to reduce, re-use and recycle. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |