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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| 2019-20 Dungog Shire Council AOP | 11.5 Delivery Program Objective Educate owners and staff in food outlets on food hygiene Food Hygiene And Health Premises Education Usage of Online Training tool – I’m Alert Q1 to Q4 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| 2019-20 Dungog Shire Council AOP | 11.6 Delivery Program Objective Participation in Hunter Central Coast Regional Food Group and regional programs Regional Programs for Food Safety # of regional meetings attended | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| 2019-20 Dungog Shire Council AOP | Food Safety # of inspections conducted p/a # of complaints # of penalties and improvement notices issued | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Dungog | Regional |
| 2019-20 RATING STRATEGY | Key features of the Rating Model for 2019-20 are: ▌ After adjusting for the impact of the 2019 revaluation, the rate in the dollar for the Residential and Mixed Use differentials has increased in accordance with the 2.5% rate cap. The farm differential has decreased and when combined with the farm rebate, the overall increase is 2.3%. Other differential rate increases are as follows, Commercial has increased by 3.5%, Industrial has had no change 0.0%, Cultural and Recreational has increased by 5.8% and Petroleum has decreased by (9.9%). | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Greater Geelong | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Develop partnerships with operators in the agricultural sector including local agencies and UNE, to encourage careers in agriculture | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Establish twilight multicultural food event in Beardy Street Mall | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Agriculture The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Community Strategy Plan goal The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Establish twilight multicultural food event in Beardy Street Mall | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | ACTION Develop cluster of industry bodies DESCRIPTION • Take a leading role in building collaborations with agricultural peak bodies to build a cluster of industry bodies, with a focus on opportunities in regional agritech. • Foster ongoing close cooperation with these groups. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Agriculture The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Community Strategy Plan goal The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Develop partnerships with operators in the agricultural sector including local agencies and UNE, to encourage careers in agriculture | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Schedule of Rates 2019/20 – 2.7% Increase Rate Name Grenfell Residential Ordinary Residential Main Street Business Ordinary Business Bimbi Residential Caragabal Residential Greenethorpe Residential Quandialla Residential Farmland Rate Mining Total Ad Valorem Amount Cents in $ 1.2096 0.5960 3.0578 2.4258 1.1905 2.2596 1.3774 1.8655 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Strategic Outcomes 5.5 There is support for local agricultural industry in adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices in the context of climate change. Actions 5.5.1 Support and promote local and regional sustainability forums, public developments Tasks Publicise relevant forums in Council Newsletter and website. Measure: Number of relevant forums publicised. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Strategic Outcome 1.1 Actions A strong and progressive agricultural sector is maintained. Tasks 1.1.1. Progressive upgrade of roads to B Double + Higher Mass Limits (HML) standards, etc. Carry out road upgrading and improvement programmes eg: FAG, Roads to Recovery, 3 X 3, State Highways, Regional Roads. Measure: Kms of road upgraded. 1.1.2 Promote rail freight where feasible Continue participation in rail alliance for re-opening Blayney – Cowra – Demondrille rail line, including Greenethorpe spur line. Measure: Number of meetings attended by delegates. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Strategic Outcomes 5.5 There is support for local agricultural industry in adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices in the context of climate change. Actions 5.5.1 Support and promote local and regional sustainability forums, public developments Tasks Publicise relevant forums in Council Newsletter and website. Measure: Number of relevant forums publicised. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | .5.5 Ensure all places of public accommodation and food premises are properly equipped and maintained | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 Operational Plan | Implement schedule of inspections, attend as appropriate. Measure: Number of incidences of schedule oversights. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | • Cabramatta Moon Festival – one of the biggest celebration of south-east Asian culture in Sydney, attracting 90,000 visitors to Cabramatta • Fairfield’s vibrant Culinary Carnival • | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Increase sponsorship for Culinary Carnival, Lunar New Year and Moon Festival by securing two new sponsors for each nominated major event. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | MAJOR EVENTS Develop and implement the major events program each year across Fairfield City to promote business centres and activate places including Culinary Carnival, Moon Festival, Lunar New Year, Bring it On and Illuminate New Years’ Eve Event. Ma | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Water Station, Terone Park | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | 2. Farmland Rate The Farmland Rate will have a 21.5% Base Amount of $456.80. The Ad Valorem amount of this rate will be 0.092766 cents in the dollar. The yield from the Ordinary Farmland Rates is estimated to be $242,208. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY Develop and implement Council’s staff education program and initiatives for sustainability, for example the Zero Waste program (better recycling, organic worm farm). | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY Develop and implement Council’s staff education program and initiatives for sustainability, for example the Zero Waste program (better recycling, organic worm farm). | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | COMMUNITY HEALTH COMPLIANCE Provide inspection of retail food businesses, food markets, mobile food vendors, food festivals and events. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Rates and annual charges The Ordinary Rate comprises a base rate and an ad valorem rating structure for residential, business and farmland categories of rates. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Compliance and Enforcement Policy – Food Safety in Fairfield City | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2019-2020 OPERATIONAL PLAN | Includes camping areas and caravan parks; tourism and area promotion; industrial development promotion; sale yards and markets | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Wentworth | Regional |