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 | Local food growing, sharing and education initiatives are supported and developed | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Review saleyard operations for potential sale or lease. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | SERVICE LEVEL INDICATOR (Counci l ) Number of livestock sales through Saleyard. Number of livestock sold through Saleyard. Number per reporting period. Source Saleyards records Saleyards records Responsibi l i ty for report ing Economic and Business Development Economic and Business Development | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Container deposit scheme legislation | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Percentage of food businesses inspected each financial year | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | SERVICE DELIVERY PARTNERS Public Health Unit Food Authority | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Organise Community Christmas Lunch by December 2019 | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Develop Garden Tour programs and workshops by end July 2019 | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Promote the use of local healthy and sustainable food sources through six interactive workshops | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Engage in four partnerships with local sustainable growers to source food for Bellbird Dining & Bar | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Source 50% of the Bellbird Dining & Bar menu from the onsite organic kitchen garden | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Source 50% of the Bellbird Dining & Bar menu from the onsite organic kitchen garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Develop Garden Tour programs and workshops by end July 2019 | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | S.3.04 Promote local and sustainable food sources Ongoing measures 2017-2021 • Engage in four partnerships with local sustainable growers to source food for Bellbird Dining & Bar • Promote the use of local healthy and sustainable food sources through six interactive workshops • Source 50% of the Bellbird Dining & Bar menu from the onsite organic kitchen garden • Increase followers on the Bellbird Dining & Bar Facebook page by 10% from previous year | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Complete 90% of scheduled primary regulatory inspections (food premises, beauty salons, swimming pool, onsite detention systems, hairdressers and skin penetration) | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Council has several other functions conferred on it by other legislation including planning functions as consent authority, environmental planning, companion animal registration and control, roads, preventing unsafe access to swimming pools and inspection of food and food premises. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Develop an investment strategy supporting new agribusiness in Forbes. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | ED1.4 Influence the protection and enhancement of the agricultural supply chain to increase economic output and sustain employment in the Shire. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Complete capital improvements to Central West Livestock Exchange within business requirements and budget. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Implement an Asia-Pacific market awareness raising program. 1. Work with surrounding councils and Centroc to deliver outcomes of the RDA Central West regional plan for Agribusiness including program to increase Asia-Pacific market awareness. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | LE1 Identify and address barriers to the sustainability and growth of local agriculture. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | LE1 Identify and address barriers to the sustainability and growth of local agriculture. Activity Action ED1.1 Use the Central West Regional Plan to develop relevant initiatives that stimulate interest in Forbes as an agribusiness hub for Central NSW. Implement a targeted agribusiness promotional program. 1. Work with surrounding councils and Centroc to deliver outcomes of the RDA Central West regional plan for agribusiness including for issues such as new processors and for water security. Develop an investment strategy supporting new agribusiness in Forbes. 1. Work with surrounding councils and Centroc to deliver outcomes of the RDA Central West regional plan for agribusiness including for issues such as new processors and for water security. ED1.3 Identify barriers to agricultural operations, processing and storage facilities and seek solutions with government stakeholders. Engage with other stakeholders to reduce agricultural operation barriers. 1. 2. Initiate at least three contacts with Local Members to lobby to reduce agricultural operation barriers. Initiate a least three contacts with State and Federal Government departments to reduce agricultural operation barriers. 3. Attend the quarterly meeting with the Centroc Economic Development forum. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | LE5 Ensure the long term viability and growth of our regional livestock exchange. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | LE5 Ensure the long term viability and growth of our regional livestock exchange. Activity Action ED1.2 Efficient commercial management of Central West Livestock Exchange. ED1.4 Influence the protection and enhancement of the agricultural supply chain to increase economic output and sustain employment in the Shire. Implement the Central West Livestock Exchange Operational Plan to budget. Investigate future opportunities for market growth for Central West Livestock Exchange. Undertake Industry profiling and gap analysis of local agricultural sector. 1. Six monthly reports from REMPLAN including consultation with Industry groups and relevant State Government organisations. Engage with other stakeholders to increase agricultural supply chain protections. 1. 2. Initiate at least three contacts with Local Members to lobby for increased agricultural supply chain protections. Initiate at least three contacts with State and Federal Government departments to increase agricultural supply chain protections. 3. Attend the quarterly meeting with the Centroc Economic Development forum. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | NE1 Provide education and other programs to support the protection and enhancement of biodiversity, responsible land management and sustainable agricultural practices. Activity E1.4 Foster learning about and celebrate the Shire’s natural resources. Action Partner in environmental education programs provided by organisations such as Central West Local Land Services, Landcare and Environment and Waterways Alliance. 1. Attend Landcare and Environment and Waterways meetings and participate in Central West Local Land Services regional initiatives. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL NE1 Provide education and other programs to support the protection and enhancement of biodiversity, responsible land management and sustainable agricultural practices. NE | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Undertake maintenance at the Central West Livestock Exchange within budget. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Forbes | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | RE.3.2 Alternative farming systems are employed with examples including cooperative farming and land share | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | RE.3.4 Agriculture is a valued part of our economy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | Review saleyard operations for potential sale or lease. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |