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 AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | STRATEGY 3.4.2 Capacity of the agricultural industry is supported through effective planning, investment attraction and support | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | 1.1.1.4 Issues impacting housing affordability in Dubbo and Wellington are monitored | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | 1.1.4.1 Advocate to state government to review State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing), 2009 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | OUR PARTNERS: Government Development industry Finance industry Department of Premier and Cabinet Office of Environment and Heritage Not-for-profit and affordable social housing providers OUR PERFORMANCE MEASURES: • Overall development approvals and approvals for specific housing types • Number of Planning Proposal requests to amend the planning controls • Residential Land Monitor and the maintenance of a land development pipeline Community First home buyers Residential land owners Department of Planning and Environment Council | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Theme 1: Housing RATIONALE: Housing choice and housing affordability across our community. The availability of short term and visitor accommodation and Council’s functions in guiding housing. This includes strategic and planning control guidance and Council’s legislative requirements. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | STRATEGY 3.7.4 Neighbourhood shopping centres are located to provide attractive and convenient services and facilities to support | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | 1.4.4.1 Rural development strategies are implemented and monitored | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | STRATEGY 5.10.4 Rural land managers are encouraged to promote sustainable agricultural and land management practices 5.10.4.1 Sensitive lands are protected from agricultural activities 5.10.4.2 Advocate to government for funding to restore degraded environments | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | STRATEGY on 1.4.4 the Residential development does not adversely impact agricultural production potential of rural land 1.4.4.2 Planning controls include provisions to manage rural land use conflict | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Dubbo | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Dubbo | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | 2.3.2.3 A weekly organic waste service is implemented for Dubbo, Wellington, Wongarbon and Geurie | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Dubbo | Regional |
| Delivery Program | 1.4.3 Work with training providers and industry to focus on the delivery of local industry training requirements ÔÇß Training placements: Increase in training placements within the Narrabri Shire LGA. 1.4.3.1 Facilitate the development of a regional training plan to meet industry and community needs in partnership with key stakeholders. 1.4.3.2 Coordinate a working group of agriculture and extractive industry representatives to assist in identifying local industry training requirements. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | COMMUNITY SERVICES Current services provided within the Narrabri Shire community include: ÔÇß Economic development ÔÇß Planning and development ÔÇß Entertainment and conferences ÔÇß Local and regional tourism and events ÔÇß Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | 3.4.2 Public housing stock is adequate to meet current and projected demand across all demographics Housing affordability: Affordability of housing in the Narrabri Shire calculated by median weekly rent divided by median weekly household income. 3.4.3 Housing stock will reflect the changing demographic trend of smaller low Housing stock: New approvals for housing reflect increased 3.4.2.1 Partner with NSW Housing to monitor public housing waiting lists in Narrabri Shire. 3.4.2.2 Lobby the NSW Government to ensure public housing waiting lists are improved. 3.4.2.3 Liaise with Department of Housing to ensure public housing stock is in line with local demand. 3.4.3.1 Review LEP and DCP requirements impacting on supply of affordable housing and amend to encourage developers into downsized housing options. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | Increased housing availability and affordability | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | 1.4.1.2 Facilitate and support the continued operation of the Federation Farm share farming agreement. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | 2.1.3.5 Provide support facilities such as wayfinding and health signage, seating and drinking fountains along key recreational routes in each township. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | 1.4.1.2 Facilitate and support the continued operation of the Federation Farm share farming agreement. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | 2.1.4.10 Increase local farmers awareness of new changes in legislation, in particular the introduction of the new Biosecurity Act. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | 2.1.4.11 Prevent, eliminate and restrict the spread of noxious weeds in the Shire by increasing the number of patrols and increasing communication with local farmers. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | 1.4.1.2 Facilitate and support the continued operation of the Federation Farm share farming agreement. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | 2.3.3 Conserve and manage our natural water resources for environmental and agricultural sustainability Council water consumption: Percentage reduction on 2016/2017 levels in mains water consumed by 2.3.3.1 Provide accurate bulk metering and customer metering to minimise water loss. 2.3.3.2 Improve efficiencies of our water reuse systems through monitoring of water quality and volume. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | Council operations. Water quality: Water quality improvement in Namoi River. 2.3.3.3 Participate in MDBA consultation processes to ensure existing irrigation industry is not detrimentally impacted. 2.3.3.4 Establish a monitoring program to analyse the water quality in the main waterbodies of the Shire that includes periodic water sampling. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program | COMMUNITY SERVICES Current services provided within the Narrabri Shire community include: Economic development Planning and development Entertainment and conferences Local and regional tourism and events Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Delivery Program – 1st July 2017-30th June 2021 Operational Plan – 1st July 2019 – 30th June 2020 | SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES ESTIMATES FOR 2019/2020 Using a combination of base rating and ad valorem incorporating a 2.7% increase. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bourke | Regional |