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 | 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 | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 – 2021 | We have a sustainable local farming sector that provides us with healthy, fresh food | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bellingen | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 and Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Engage in four partnerships with local sustainable growers to source food for Bellbird Dining & Bar | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Liverpool | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 − 2021 (Year 3) Operational Plan 2019 − 2020 | Seniors Ward Christmas Lunches (Five) | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Cumberland | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 − 2021 (Year 3) Operational Plan 2019 − 2020 | Ramadan Street Food Festival | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Cumberland | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 − 2021 (Year 3) Operational Plan 2019 − 2020 | Implement Council’s Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cumberland | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 − 2021 (Year 3) Operational Plan 2019 − 2020 | All food businesses inspected a minimum of once annually in accordance with their identified risk category and inspection form results | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cumberland | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 − 2021 (Year 3) Operational Plan 2019 − 2020 | Minimum of four retail food handling seminars delivered during the reporting period | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cumberland | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017 − 2021 (Year 3) Operational Plan 2019 − 2020 | Regulation of food services | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cumberland | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | + H20: DRINKING WATER Provide safe, secure and high quality water to the community at a reasonable cost | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | DW2 Sustainably treat water supply DW2.1 DW2.2 Treated water quality meets ADWG Optimised resource use during treatment DW2.3 New plant is operated and maintained DW2.3.1 Best long term value of plant achieved to high performance standard | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | DW2.1.1 DWl.1.1 DWl.2.1 2017-18 $ 7,803,000 2018-19 $8,234,000 QUADRUPLE B�OM LINE • PRIMARY I SECONDARY 2019-20 $ 8,400,000 DELIVERY CHALLENGE Sustainable extraction across all raw water supplies Minimise treatment intervention required DWl.2.2 Water catchments are secure DWl.3.1 Reduced water network losses DWl.3.2 Increased awareness and application of water saving measures DWl.4.1 Efficient access to water sources DELIVERY CHALLENGE Water is safe to consume DW2.2.1 Inputs to treatment are minimised | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | DW3 Safely distribute drinking water to the community DW3.1 DW3.2 Water quality at tap meets community DW3.1.1 expectations Pressure and flow rates don't impact users DW3.3 DW3.4 Minimise frequency and duration of supply interruptions DELIVERY CHALLENGE Water is acceptable to consumers DW3.2.1 Minimum service available to all consumers DW3.2.2 Service available for fire fighting needs in all areas DW3.3.1 Continuous supply to all consumers Improve the customer interaction and DW3.4.1 Quality and impact of communication with the customer is improved experience DW3.4.2 Customers knowledge of water system increases | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | H20 + SNAPSHOT Supply of potable (drinking) water to Parkes, Peak Hill, Alectown and Cookamidgera as well as raw water to Northparkes Mine (from two dams and five bores); supply of potable water to Gunningbland, Bogan Gate, Trundle and Tullamore (from Turners Hill reservoir in Forbes – jointly operated with Lachlan Shire who supply Tottenham and Albert from the same line); sewerage reticulation and treatment at Parkes, Peak Hill. Trundle and Tullamore; provision and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure (pipes. pits. detention basins). | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | H20+ DW Drinking Water | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | Parkes Shire Council is the water supply authority in the Shire and manages a large array of water storages. pipelines and treatments systems to ensure that the community is able to grow and continues to enjoy safe. secure and reliable water. Water security is a major challenge for the sustainable growth and resilience of the Parkes Shire. Water security and sustainability are key to future proof the Parkes Shire for all its projected water supply needs. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | Parkes Shire Council is the water supply authority in the Shire and manages a large array of water storages. pipelines and treatments systems to ensure that the community is able to grow and continues to enjoy safe. secure and reliable water. Water security is a major challenge for the sustainable growth and resilience of the Parkes Shire. Water security and sustainability are key to future proof the Parkes Shire for all its projected water supply needs. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | COMMUNITY+ SNAPSHOT Council's role in ·community· programs varies widely. but is often undertaken in collaboration with other organisations and stakeholders. Council is sometimes a direct service provider. but at other times only provides facilities or acts as a facilitator and an advocate. Functions include Libraries at Parkes. Peak Hill. Trundle and Tullamore; Operation of Henry Parkes Centre (museum and culture – see also Economy+); Ranger (Parking and Animal Control) Services; Food Safety Inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | Council monitors all high and medium risk premises including temporary outlets and intervenes to ensure compliance with Food Safety Standards | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | Food Safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | Food Surveillance | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | WB1.2 Provide Food Safety and Public Health monitoring to the Shire | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | ECONOMY+ SNAPSHOT In line with Council's Economic Development Strategy, Council aims to diversify the economic base, attract private sector investment, increase local employment and population growth. This will be achieved through strategies including business support, destination development and promotion of the Shire, investment attraction and lobbying Government. The strategic projects will be guided by key economic pillars including Industry, transport, residential amenity, agricultural value add and the visitor economy | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-18 To 2020-21 | ECONOMY+ SNAPSHOT In line with Council's Economic Development Strategy, Council aims to diversify the economic base, attract private sector investment, increase local employment and population growth. This will be achieved through strategies including business support, destination development and promotion of the Shire, investment attraction and lobbying Government. The strategic projects will be guided by key economic pillars including Industry, transport, residential amenity, agricultural value add and the visitor economy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Parkes | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Coordinate Council’s response to childhood obesity and oversee associated programs including a Healthy Food Policy | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | NSW | Campbelltown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Coordinate Council’s response to childhood obesity and oversee associated programs including a Healthy Food Policy | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Campbelltown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Rates in the Dollar 2019-2020 Financial Year The following table provides a summary of rateable properties within each rating category, the rate in the dollar applicable, the number of properties within the category and the minimum rate to be levied. Minor changes to the ad-valorem rate and total yield may be made to the following table subject to new or amended valuations received from the Valuer-General up until 30 April 2019. Category Number Rate in dollar Minimum Proposed yield Farmland Residential Mining Business Special rate – Infrastructure | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Campbelltown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | % of food premises inspections conducted as scheduled | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Campbelltown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Conduct Public Health and Food Regulation including inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Campbelltown | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Implement Food and Public Health Regulated Premises Inspection Program | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Campbelltown | Metropolitan |