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 – 2020 | P3.1.2. Inspection of Food premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | EC2.1.4. Support and assist proponents of new agricultural, horticultural and aquaculture enterprises | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | Linkages and partnerships with government and indust!}'. are brokered | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | Referrals to various sources of assistance are made | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | 14.1.17. Review viability of Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2020 | Our economy – achieving long-term economic security and prosperity. Sustaining a robust local economy and diverse industry base including considering natural resources, tourism, manufacturing, agricultural and horticultural enterprises. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Coonamble | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | 6C Support enhanced housing diversity, accessibility and affordability to meet the diverse needs of the community 6C.20.01 Finalise Housing Informing Strategy in consultation with key stakeholders | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sutherland Shire | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Support enhanced housing diversity, accessibility and affordability to meet the diverse needs of the community | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sutherland Shire | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | • Food Safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Sutherland Shire | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | 1,765 Registered food premises in 2018 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Sutherland Shire | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | STRATEGY 1.2.1 Enable accessible and affordable lifestyle options ACTIONS 1.2.1.4 Further investigate the development of Independent living residential options for aged and disabled persons in Gwydir Shire Council. 1.2.1.6 Continue and expand partnerships with service providers to ensure the provision of home help and assistance to frail, older and disabled people. Disability Services Aged and Disability Services 1.2.1.7 Prepare a local housing market study Development and Land Use Management 1.2.1.8 Undertake a community survey with the ageing to identify housing needs and priorities. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | Meals on Wheels | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.1.8 GLR will facilitate learning activities concerning gardening, nutrition and localism. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.2 Showcase the opportunities and changes in regenerative agriculture on the site. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.2.3.34 GLR will facilitate activities concerning environmental best practices including recycling, composting, waste management. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.2.3.35 GLR will facilitate the delivery of one day workshops with regard to lifestyle and interest activities for example recycling, worm farms, making mandalas, preserving produce etc. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 4.1.3.1 Produce from the food learning activities at TLC will become a resource for Gwydir businesses and institutions | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | Develop the "Nourish" – Bush tucker food education pods | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | Serice Proile: iing Classroom Description: LC is ke to the four pillars of Gwdir Shires future economic prosperit agriusiness education tourism and conferencing. t will create a visuall eautiful and natural wonderland which showcases and demonstrate the future and wonder of food from the soil up to paddock to our plates and then ack again. t aims to provide inspiration and know-how for the net generation of farmers and the regeneration of rural communities. o fulfill this purpose 150 hectares of degraded town Common located on the outskirts of Bingara are to e full regenerated into a highl productive forest of food comining a wide range of complementar agricultural activities with horticulture auaculture and forestr. he snerg etween these activities is ke to nutrition productivit profitailit health and the natural environment. utputs: Direct emploment ducation initiatives such as traineeships apprenticeships and structured volunteer programs Sustantial economic activit through visitor and student ependiture Direct program income product sales grants and sponsorship. Agriusiness a diverse range of eisting agricultural enterprises which demonstrate aspects of regenerative agriculture and provide the potential for deploment at a commercial-scale Primary utcome: 2.2 e Are Skilled And ave Access o cellent ducational Opportunities | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
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| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | Actions: Strat ID Action 3.1.2 Develop the "Nourish" – Bush tucker food education pods 3.1.2 Develop the Mediterranean Garden | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 1.1.3 Water refilling stations for Bingara and Warialda. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | Serice Proile: ater Supply Serices Description: Gwydir Shire Council supplies a safe and reliable water supply to the towns of Bingara Warialda Gravesend and North Star. Council operates under a Drinking water quality management system to ensure the quality of water complies with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) and NSW Public Health Act. Bingara water supply is sourced from the Gwydir River and is treated using a Dissolved air floatation/filtration process disinfected with Chlorine gas before being delivered via gravity reticulation system. Water treatment plant was commissioned in 2010. Warialda water supply is sourced from Groundwater from the Gunnedah basin. Five bores supply the township with water which is aerated than disinfected with sodium hypochlorite before delivery via gravity reticulation. Gravesend water supply is sourced from three bank infiltration bores located on the Gwydir River upstream of the township. he water is disinfected with sodium hypochlorite before delivery via gravity reticulation. North Star water supply is sourced from the groundwater from the sub artesian basin the water is treated with by Reverse Osmosis process before being disinfected with sodium hypochlorite and delivered via gravity reticulation. Outputs: Water uality that meets the parameters of Australian Drinking Water Guidleines Minimum 12m of head pressure Reliable Water Supply Minimal water restrictions | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | SW Health Drinking water scheduled water system sampling to ensure that appropriate quality standards are maintained | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.1.3 Support the existing agricultural industry as well as providing new opportunities | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.2 Showcase the opportunities and changes in regenerative agriculture on the site. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.3.3 Develop of a community permaculture garden to help foster an understanding of sustainable living within both Bingara and Warialda | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Actions and Plans Attend local Agricultural Shows and issue handouts. Update the Council website in relation to weed concerns. Public awareness weed signs installed on high risk pathways and water ways. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 4.1.3.1 Produce from the food learning activities at TLC will become a resource for Gwydir businesses and institutions | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Water Supply Service Description: Provision of potable water supply in urban areas that is sustainable and cost effective to meet the current and future needs of our community that complies with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Key Outputs: • Water Supply – Tenterfield, Urbenville • Water Sales – Woodenbong and Muli Muli Community Strategic Plan Links: Community Strategic Plan Goals COMM 1 Tenterfield Shire is a vibrant, welcoming and safe community. ENVO 11 Secure, sustainable and environmentally sound infrastructure and services underpin Council service delivery. • Reticulation System – Jennings Community Strategic Plan Strategies 1.4 Provide effective regulatory, compliance and enforcement services that keep our community safe. 11.2 Water is used carefully in Council’s buildings, parks, sporting grounds and daily operations. Delivery and Operational Plan Links: 4 Year Delivery Program Actions and Plans Ensure effective and efficient delivery of water services in accordance with existing service levels. Review treatment process of Urbenville Water Treatment Plant. Construct new water treatment plant at Tenterfield with funding from the NSW Safe and Secure Water Program funding program. Tenterfield Valve Renewal Program. Jennings Water Mains Replacement Program. Implementation of Water Quality Assurance Framework in accordance with the Public Health Act. Implementation of Water Service Strategic Plan in accordance with NSW Office of Water Guidelines. Delivery of ongoing water quality monitoring program. Performance Measures: Description Average annual residential water consumption Drinking water quality – compliance with microbiological requirements | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |