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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | Monitor and support food and garden waste recycling across Penrith | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | The 3-bin waste collection service for food and garden organics, recyclables and residual waste will be provided to all properties across the City which have suitable kerbside space for bin presentation. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | Number of food premises with 5 stars in the ‘scores on doors’ program This will provide an indication of the effectiveness of Council’s food safety regime in promoting good behaviour and protecting public health. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | responsible for food safety and hygiene in local eateries and restaurants | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | Outcome 5 recognises the need to balance population growth with the need to respect our environment, support agriculture and build on our local fresh food production and other rural activities. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Penrith | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | FOCUS AREA 4 PURSUE THE PROVISION OF MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE CITY | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | GOAL 4.1: Participate in partnerships and alliances that respond to affordable housing issues | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Participate or lead activities which support housing in the city | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Work with Land and Housing Corporation to renew public housing estates | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Improve the skills and knowledge of residents to grow food at home in a more environmentally friendly way | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Categorisation Section 514 of the Act requires that all land be categorised according to its dominant use. The four categories of the ordinary rate are: 1. farmland 2. mining 3. residential 4. business. Section 529 of the Act states that properties may be further categorised into one of Council’s rating subcategories, to allow a more fair and equitable distinction for levying of rates. Currently Council has the following Rating sub-categories: Residential – General Residential – Scheduled Farmland – General | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | upport community gardens as community spaces to grow fresh local food | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Improve the skills and knowledge of residents to grow food at home in a more environmentally friendly way | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | upport community gardens as community spaces to grow fresh local food | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Improve the skills and knowledge of food handlers and other commercial operators | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017–2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Monitor the performance of businesses and activities that impact on the environmental health of our city | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Blacktown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 incorporating the Operational Plan 2019/2020 | 2.4 Support agriculture, local manufacturing, food production and education as significant contributors to the region’s economy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bathurst | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 incorporating the Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Deliver the breakfast program 3 days per week during school terms | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Bathurst | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 incorporating the Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Conduct Sustainable Living Expo in March 2020 | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Bathurst | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 incorporating the Operational Plan 2019/2020 | 3.2 Protect the City’s water supply | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bathurst | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 incorporating the Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Operational Plan – this year’s Projects / Tasks Operate, maintain, repair and upgrade Water Filtration Plant. Tracking our Progress Achieve the Australian Drinking Water Standards 90% of the time. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bathurst | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 incorporating the Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Review, update and adhere to Drinking Water Management System (DWMS). Respond to 90% of complaints within 4 hours. Australian Drinking Water Guidelines & DWMS compliance, published on website weekly. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bathurst | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 incorporating the Operational Plan 2019/2020 | WATER SERVICES To provide a safe, reliable and cost effective water supply that meets the needs of residential, commercial and industrial clients and caters for the economic growth of the area. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bathurst | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 incorporating the Operational Plan 2019/2020 | 6.4 5.4 Meet Council’s obligations in the Food Regulation Partnership and the Food Act 2003 Conduct a program of inspections of food premises including home-based food premises and Bed & Breakfast establishments to ensure compliance with regulations | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bathurst | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2023 incorporating the Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Conduct an inspection of all high and medium risk food premises by June 2020 Implement a risk based inspection program for B&B and home-based food premises Prepare and distribute educational material on food safety three times annually 95% of customer requests responded to within adopted corporate standards | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bathurst | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | 2.4.3.4 Suitable heavy vehicle access to the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets is developed and maintained in conjunction with industry stakeholders and users | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | 3.4.1.1 Value-add and associated opportunities for the agricultural sector are examined | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | 3.4.2.1 Planning instruments protect agricultural activities from encroachment by incompatible land use activities 3.4.2.2 Transport infrastructure, including truck stops, are supported 3.4.2.3 The Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets are supported by long term strategic planning and asset investment | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | 3.7.5.1 A master plan and biannual business plan for the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets are prepared and implemented | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | STRATEGY 3.4.1 The growth and development of our agricultural sector to further diversify and increase value adding is supported | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |