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 Program & Operational Plan 2019-2020 | The funding ratio for the project is 2:1, with two-thirds ($15.5M) funded by Federal and State Grants and one third ($7.8M) funded by Council via a temporary Special Rate Variation (SRV) over a five-year period. This SRV commenced on 1 July 2016. Due to the extensive drought farmers have experienced over the past decade, Council resolved to charge the Farmland rate category a lower percentage than all other rate categories: Rates Category Farmland All other rates categories SRV – Levee Upgrade component 1.9% 4.1% | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Environmental Management Environment is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the biodiversity and biosecurity of our natural environment. This includes conducting tests of our natural assets and contaminated sites, providing stakeholders with advice and raising community awareness through educational programs and workshops. It also includes the developing material and undertaking education regarding the introduction of food organics collection. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Complete annual report for NSW Food Authority on inspections of local food businesses | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Measuring our Performance • 80% of eligible businesses participate in the Scores on Doors program • 100% compliance rate for primary food inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Produce Food Safety Calendar | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Public Health The Public Health team are responsible for providing education, programs and inspections to support public health. This includes the management of on-site sewage plans, implementation of the Sharps Disposal Program, management of the Scores on Doors food safety program as well as the delivery of awareness campaigns on public health topics. The Public Health team conduct a number of inspections including; food premises, | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Send 2 food safety newsletters | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Livestock Marketing Centre The Livestock Marketing Centre (LMC) is the premier livestock selling centre in Australia for the marketing of both cattle, sheep and lambs. The LMC team is responsible for the management and maintenance of the facility. This includes ongoing administration and reporting, livestock by-product management, cleaning, servicing customers in the sale process, coordinating sales orders and stakeholder management. Responsible Manager: Manager Council Businesses Staff: 11 Full-Time Staff, 1.2 Part-Time Staff, 3.6 Casual Staff Budget 2019/20 Budget 2019/20 Operating Capital Income ($5,769,563) $0 Service Delivery Weekly sheep and cattle sales (except for identified close downs) Capital Projects • LMC new sheep drafts • LMC new sheep stacking pens • LMC new sheep delivery pens • LMC РTreatment of Re-use Water Measuring our Performance • Maintain 0 non compliance • Maintain market share in line with similar major centres within eastern Australia • Achieve a positive return on investment • Pay a dividend of at least $100,000 Links to Delivery Program 3.2 Attract and support local businesses and industry Expenditure | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | ALLAWAH COMMUNITY CARE Meals on Wheels – Main Course Meals on Wheels – Petite Serving | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | 2.2.1 Protect natural landscapes and systems in particular our native vegetation, biodiversity and Murrumbidgee River catchment through sharing regional responsibilities. To protect the local environment or assist in maximising productivity of prime agricultural land by the removal of infestation of noxious plants. Regular inspection of all areas both public and private throughout the Shires. Provide an ongoing programme of noxious weeds inspection, destruction and eradication. Control of noxious plants on public land in accordance with budgetary restraints. To provide advice to all landowners on methods of eradication and reduction of the incidence of noxious weeds on Agriculture land. The issue and follow up of eradication notices on properties affected by noxious weeds. Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee to meet as required. Maintain service agreement with Temora and Junee Shires for the control of noxious weeds. That inspections are carried out as required by DPI and follow up procedures take place. That noxious weed infestation on public property is treated That administrative work in respect of follow up notice is carried out. Reduction in the incidence of Noxious Weeds. Early identification of new noxious weed infestations. Meetings of NWA Committee held. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | During the 2019/2020 Financial Year Council proposes to levy the following rates:Rate Type Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Category Residential Residential Residential Residential Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | Investigate alternative farming initiatives suitable to the area and climate | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | Lobby Department of Industry to carry out research and development into alternative farming initiatives. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | Objective 3.3: Sustained viability of our farming land. Strategy Delivery Program Action 2019/2023 Operational Plan Activities 2019/2020 Responsible Specific Performance Indicators 3.3.1 Identify opportunities, programs and funding to maintain and or enhance farming productivity and support the retention of farming population. Identify opportunities, programs and funding available for maintaining farming productivity Lobby Department of Industry for support programmes for agricultural industries. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | Strategy Delivery Program Action 2019/2023 Operational Plan Activities 2019/2020 Investigate and advertise pathways for farmers to undertake green economic opportunities. Responsible Specific Performance Indicators 3.3.2 Determine the green economic opportunities available for farms to enter carbon offsets market. Encourage farmers to investigate and undertake “green” economic opportunities. Initiate contact with Office of Environment & Heritage & Department of Industry Promote green opportunities in newsletter. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | Collection of organic waste in Coolamon and Ganmain and investigation into expansion of service to Ardlethan | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | 1.2.2 Provide protection from crime, fire, anti-social activities and other threats to community safety cont. The preservation and enhancement of public health by regulating and inspecting all premises and vehicles used for the preparation, storage, delivery and sale of food and refreshments. Inspection of all food and refreshment premises, and vehicles used for same within the Council area in accordance with Council’s policy. Provide public education of the responsibilities in relation to food handling. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | Undertake annual Food Shop inspections and ensure that follow-up procedures take place. Information and education provided to the Public upon request | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | Council will develop rural services that ensure the Community’s agricultural base is given every opportunity to maximise its potential. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | Objective 3.3: Sustained viability of our farming land. Strategy Delivery Program Action 2019/2023 Operational Plan Activities 2019/2020 Responsible Specific Performance Indicators 3.3.1 Identify opportunities, programs and funding to maintain and or enhance farming productivity and support the retention of farming population. Identify opportunities, programs and funding available for maintaining farming productivity Lobby Department of Industry for support programmes for agricultural industries. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | Strategy Delivery Program Action 2019/2023 Operational Plan Activities 2019/2020 Investigate and advertise pathways for farmers to undertake green economic opportunities. Responsible Specific Performance Indicators 3.3.2 Determine the green economic opportunities available for farms to enter carbon offsets market. Encourage farmers to investigate and undertake “green” economic opportunities.  Initiate contact with Office of Environment & Heritage & Department of Industry  Promote green opportunities in newsletter. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 | To protect the local environment or assist in maximising productivity of prime agricultural land by the removal of infestation of noxious plants.  Regular inspection of all areas both public and private throughout the Shires.  Provide an ongoing programme of noxious weeds inspection, destruction and eradication.  Control of noxious plants on public land in accordance with budgetary restraints.  To provide advice to all landowners on methods of eradication and reduction of the incidence of noxious weeds on Agriculture land.  The issue and follow up of eradication notices on properties affected by noxious weeds.  Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee to meet as required. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2023 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020 |  Maintain service agreement with Temora and Junee Shires for the control of noxious weeds.  That inspections are carried out as required by DPI and follow up procedures take place.  That noxious weed infestation on public property is treated  That administrative work in respect of follow up notice is carried out.  Reduction in the incidence of Noxious Weeds.  Early identification of new noxious weed infestations.  Meetings of NWA Committee held. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coolamon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | Saleyard utilised effectively. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | 13.1. Deliver safe drinking water and sewerage services 13.1.2. Investigate viability of iron removal from Gulargambone water supply 13.1.3. Ensure water assets are well maintained | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | Yearly planned replacement of water mains com lete Report on viability of iron removal from Gulargambone water suoolv. Program completed | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | 14.1.17. Review viability of Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | Saleyard utilised effectively. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | Compliance with Food Standards & Food Authorit | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | Council also assists with the provision of health services to the local community through the use of Council infrastructure and resources. This includes ensuring compliance with requirements of Food Standards, community development activities as well as advocating for and supporting projects that promote good health. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |