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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| Delivery Plan | Strategy C.12: Provide affordable housing and accommodation to meet the requirements of the Shire’s residents. Partnerships: Term Achievement: C.12.01 Council facilitates and advocates to government departments to promote provision of affordable housing. NSW Department of Housing, community housing, government agencies, private developers. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Delivery Plan | Destination 3: An environment that is protected and sustained (Code E) E.01 Promote sustainable agricultural activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Delivery Plan | Destination Three An environment that is protected and sustained Strategy E.01: Promote sustainable agricultural activities. Term Achievements: E.01.01 Council facilitates a coordinated approach to achieving an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable agriculture sector. Partnerships: Local Land Services, grower groups, Country Women’s Association, Landcare, landholders, government agencies, NSW Government, Australian Government. Partnerships: E.01.02 Council adopts best practice animal welfare for its operations. NSW Department of Primary Industries, agricultural industry groups, Australian Government. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Delivery Plan | Strategy E.02: Council’s strategies to achieve sustainable, productive use of rural lands and preservation of the rural qualities are implemented. Partnerships: Term Achievement: E.02.01 Council’s strategic planning documents and development control plans are the basis for rural land use decisions. Community, NSW Government, Local Land Services, government agencies, NSW Farmers Association. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Delivery Plan | Ashford Community Garden Assist the Ashford Aboriginal Land Council investigate the establishment of a Community Garden in Ashford. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Delivery Plan | Ashford Community Garden Assist the Ashford Aboriginal Land Council investigate the establishment of a Community Garden in Ashford. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| Delivery Plan | Destination Three An environment that is protected and sustained Strategy E.01: Promote sustainable agricultural activities. Term Achievements: E.01.01 Council facilitates a coordinated approach to achieving an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable agriculture sector. Partnerships: Local Land Services, grower groups, Country Women’s Association, Landcare, landholders, government agencies, NSW Government, Australian Government. Partnerships: E.01.02 Council adopts best practice animal welfare for its operations. NSW Department of Primary Industries, agricultural industry groups, Australian Government. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Inverell | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 1.2.1 Enable diverse, sustainable, adaptable and affordable housing options through effective land use planning and education | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | Affordable housing return – annual reporting to Department of Planning & Environment (DoPE) | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTIVITY (3 years) 1.2.1.1 Investigate and communicate planning opportunities and impacts OPERATIONAL PLAN KEY ACTIONS (1 year) 1.2.1.1.1 Review housing and land supply for the new Hilltops Local Environment Plan (LEP) 1.2.1.1.2 Publish community profile demographic information 1.2.1.1.3 Prepare input into policy and legislative reviews 1.2.1.1.4 Work with low income earners and/or their representative group(s) to identify housing and social needs and opportunities | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 2.1.6.1.1 Work with partners to run programs to educate young people on sustainable living including growing their own food | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 2.1.1.2.1 Develop land use planning mechanisms that protect agricultural lands and prevents urban encroachment | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 2.1.6 Encourage sustainable farming that meets environmental best practice | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 2.2.1.2.1 Develop pest management and fruit fly control programs | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2 An agricultural region of excellence in innovation, technology and high quality local produce 3.2.1 Promote diversification of the agriculture sector to increase innovation and adaption | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2 An Agricultural region of excellence in innovation, technology, & high quality local produce. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2.1.1.1 Undertake a feasibility study for an Agricultural Centre of Excellence, include Scoping Study and Feasibility of the Centre (AgSense Academy) to be a destination for training/further education and whole of life learning | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2.1.1.1 Undertake a feasibility study for an Agricultural Centre of Excellence, include Scoping Study and Feasibility of the Centre (AgSense Academy) to be a destination for training/further education and whole of life learning. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2.1.1.2 Encourage intensive agriculture opportunities that meet best practice standards and are suited to the natural environment | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2.1.1.3 Work with partners to promote developments in agricultural technology and practices to enable industry to adapt and respond to change | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2.3 Support the development of sustainable agriculture that protects the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTIVITY (3 years) 3.2.3.1 Support the growth of a sustainable rural industry OPERATIONAL PLAN KEY ACTIONS (1 year) 3.2.3.1.1 Identify suitable sites for targeted agricultural development in conjunction with land use planning and development application processes | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTIVITY (3 years) 2.1.6.1 Build capacity within the agricultural community OPERATIONAL PLAN KEY ACTIONS (1 year) 2.1.6.1.1 Work with partners to run programs to educate young people on sustainable living including growing their own food 2.1.6.1.2 Support regional initiatives that builds capacity within the agricultural community 2.1.6.1.3 Partner with organisations to showcase best practice agricultural operations | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | Key actions for 2018‐19 are: 2.1.1.2.1 Develop land use planning mechanisms that protect agricultural lands and prevents urban encroachment. 2. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | Number of initiatives supported that builds capacity within the agricultural community | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | pest management and fruit fly control programs developed and implemented | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | RATES & CHARGES On the 12 May 2016, the NSW government announced that the former Harden, Boorowa, and Young Councils' were merged to form the Hilltops Council. The most prominent part of the announcement was the rate protection policy commitment. The rating structure is a combination of each of the former council’s structures and will remain in this format for four years following amalgamation. In accordance with the Proclamation the current rate structure including category and subcategories of the former council’s will be maintained. Council has four categories of ordinary rate, being residential, farmland, business and mining. The structures used a mix of base and ad valorem in the former Harden area and ad valorem with a minimum in the former Boorowa and Young areas. An ordinary rate will be applied to each parcel of rateable land within the local government area in 2017/2018. Rate pegging has seen the total General Rate income for Councils set at a maximum 2.3% on the 2018‐2019 year. Adjustments between General Rate categories have delivered a rate revenue that meets the rate peg and in Council’s opinion remains fair and equitable | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 2.1.6.1.1 Work with partners to run programs to educate young people on sustainable living including growing their own food | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2.3 Support the development of sustainable agriculture that protects the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2.2 Support the growth of supply chain distribution channels and associated infrastructure | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (2018/19 – 2020/21) | 3.2.2.1.1 Work with key partners to undertake a Freight Management study to identify the range of needs to support the heavy vehicle industry 3.2.2.1.2 Assess the need for the development of a heavy vehicle and freight storage service centre based in the Hilltops region and identify financing options | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Hilltops | Regional |