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 – 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Deliver Weeds Management program and record weeds required to be compliant with Biosecurity. Monthly weed reporting to DPI. Conduct a review of existing weed operations to identify improvements in service levels through technology. Identify and source additional resources (grants) for weed control activities, and opportunities for field days in conjunction with other government groups. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.2 Develop the "Nourish" – Bush tucker food education pods 3.1.2 Develop the Mediterranean Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Environmental Management Service Description: To protect the natural environment, agricultural activities, the economy and community from the impacts of noxious and invasive weeds within the Tenterfield Shire Council. Key Outputs: • Reduction of Noxious and Invasive Weeds Community Strategic Plan Links: Community Strategic Plan Goals ENVO 10 Environmental risks and impacts are strategically managed. • State of the Environment Report • Weed Management and Control Service • Community Education Community Strategic Plan Strategies 10.2 We partner with stakeholders and government to maintain healthy catchments and waterways in the Shire. 10.3 The community is educated and informed of environmental and biodiversity issues through monitoring and reporting and Council partners with stakeholders to manage identified threats. Delivery and Operational Plan Links: 4 Year Delivery Program Provide community education program to encourage residents and visitors to reduce their impact on vegetation including the management of pests and weeds. 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. Provide advocacy to residents to support feral pest management. Provide advice and support any pest animal management concerns. Illegal dumping and pollution management and regulation provided as needed. Parking, traffic and regulatory enforcement. Regular patrols, with enforcement of parking, footpath trading and signage requirements. Ensure the timely detection of new weed incursions in the Tenterfield Shire Council region and do not adversely affect the health and welfare of the community. Property inspections of high risk areas and pathways. Regular high risk pathway and waterway inspections conducted. Weed management funding secured annually and delivered in line with funding requirements. Delivery of Tenterfield Shire Council Weeds action plan, as aligned with Northern Tablelands Regional Strategic Weed Management plan 2017-2022. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.2 Showcase the opportunities and changes in regenerative agriculture on the site. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Performance Measures: Description Number of private landholders assisted with pest management issues. Number of noxious weeds targeted per annum | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Tenterfield | 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 | Food production on LG land | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | The rating structure for Council’s Farmland Category is based on the combination of a base amount rate and an ad-valorem (amount in the dollar) component. The level of the base amount has been set to achieve 25.38% of the total rate income from this category, with the ad-valorem component raising the remaining 74.62% of the total income. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | 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 | Food production on LG land | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Ensure safe, effective and efficient operation of the Saleyards. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Tenterfield | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Provide a financially sustainable saleyard operations, attractive to local producers | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.1.8 GLR will facilitate learning activities concerning gardening, nutrition and localism. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Service Description: Provide an efficient and consistent livestock selling centre for the weighing and processing of livestock, associated data and a platform for selling and transportation of cattle throughout the New England area and beyond. Key Outputs: • Management of Saleyards Assets Community Strategic Plan Links: Community Strategic Plan Goals ECON 6 Tenterfield Shire’s economic base is robust, growing and supports the creation of a variety of employment and business opportunities. ECON 8 Our existing businesses and industry are supported to reach their full potential and provide quality goods and services both locally and to a wider market. Delivery and Operational Plan Links: 4 Year Delivery Program Ensure safe, effective and efficient operation of the Saleyards. • Scanning and Weighing of Cattle Community Strategic Plan Strategies 6.3 Develop Council business activities including commercial, industrial and residential land development. 8.1 Recognise agriculture as a significant industry in the Shire and encourage initiatives that enhance the economic sustainability of agriculture. Actions and Plans Continue to maintain the saleyards to a high standard. Conduct Saleyard Committee meetings. Completion of cleaning and gravelling of all the holding pens. Ensure all signage throughout the saleyards is adhered to. Final development and implementation of the Bio-security and Emergency Disease Management Plan. Development of Asset Management, Strategic and Management Plans for the Saleyards. Renew Agents Office, showers and toilets. Provide a financially sustainable saleyard operation, attractive to local producers. Completion of hard standing surface in front of ramp 4. Continuation with the timber rail replacement program. Truck wash construction and completion. Performance Measures: Description Number of stock sold per annum Value of stock sold per annum Measure Benchmark # $ 20,000 $21,336,46 7 Target 22,000 $21,560,000 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.2 Develop the "Nourish" – Bush tucker food education pods 3.1.2 Develop the Mediterranean Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Carry out food premises inspections and education on registration requirements to ensure compliance with the Food Act. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Tenterfield | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.2 Showcase the opportunities and changes in regenerative agriculture on the site. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Performance Measures: Description Food premises inspections per annum Average processing time to issue a Development Assessment | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Tenterfield | 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 | Home and community gardening | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.2.3.34 GLR will facilitate activities concerning environmental best practices including recycling, composting, waste management. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 2.1.2.10 Progress the planning for the establishment of a poultry hub within the Shire | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | Years 2 – 4 • Progress the planning for the establishment of a poultry hub within the Shire | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 2.1.1.73 Actively support ‘just in time’ agricultural contracts by maintaining the percentage of gravel roads passable after 50mm rain. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.1.3.47 Investigate the feasibility of making Gwydir a plastic bag free zone within the next 4 years | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 | 3.2.3.34 GLR will facilitate activities concerning environmental best practices including recycling, composting, waste management. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | 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. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Gwydir | Regional |