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 Operational Plan 2019/20 | 5.3 We support the productive use of our agricultural land and promote our diverse and thriving local agriculture industry and its right to farm | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | 5.3 We support the productive use of our agricultural land and promote our diverse and thriving local agriculture industry and its right to farm. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | • OP199 Commence upgrade of facilities at the Southern Regional Livestock Exchange • OP200 Commence planning and procurement processes for the lease of the Southern Regional Livestock Exchange 5.3 | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | 5.3 We support the productive use of our agricultural land and promote our diverse and thriving local agriculture industry and its right to farm. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Develop and implement initiatives which allow rural industries to innovate, adapt and prosper DP096 Manage the operation of the Southern Region Livestock Exchange O | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Service Responsibility Description Southern Regional Livestock Exchange Manager Business Services The Southern Regional Livestock Exchange (SRLX) is a commercial operation of Council. The SRLX is a cattle selling facility and supports the local and regional cattle industry through the provision of a sales facility and holding yards. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Provide a mixture of housing types that allow residents to meet their housing needs at different stages of their lives and support affordable living | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | OP134 Deliver drinking water network operations/ maintenance programs to meet adopted Drinking Water Management System requirements | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | 5.3 We support the productive use of our agricultural land and promote our diverse and thriving local agriculture industry and its right to farm. 5 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Develop and implement initiatives which allow rural industries to innovate, adapt and prosper | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Farmland Category The Farmland category will apply uniformly to all rateable assessments within the Local Government area that satisfy the FARMLAND criteria in Section 515 of the Act. The rate in dollar for FARMLAND assessments is to be set at 0.0029973. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Manage development to ensure it does not impact on viable primary production and food security DP097 Ensure development does not impact on viable primary production and food security • | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | OP201 Consider planning proposals submitted in accordance with Local Planning Strategy and its impact on primary production and food security | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Our primary industries are thriving through the protection of good quality agricultural land, water and the environment. We | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | review of all Farmland rating properties to ensure they comply with Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | • OP199 Commence upgrade of facilities at the Southern Regional Livestock Exchange • OP200 Commence planning and procurement processes for the lease of the Southern Regional Livestock Exchange | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | DP096 Manage the operation of the Southern Region Livestock Exchange O | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Service Responsibility Description Southern Regional Livestock Exchange Manager Business Services The Southern Regional Livestock Exchange (SRLX) is a commercial operation of Council. The SRLX is a cattle selling facility and supports the local and regional cattle industry through the provision of a sales facility and holding yards. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Wingecarribee | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | RVC has a strong commitment to economic development to attract jobs to our area for the people in our community as this is consistent with the NSW Government’s North Coast Regional Plan 2036, which has goals including: • grow agribusiness across the region; | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | The Northern Rivers Rail Trail In May 2013, the not-for-profit community group, Northern Rivers Rail Trail Association Inc, was formed by local philanthropists known as the Sourdough Group, community volunteers, local government councillors and staff, and leaders of the tourist industry. The group came together with a common vision to preserve this very valuable community asset, the 130km of disused rail corridor between Casino and Murwillumbah, and converting it to a modern cycle and walking trail through the region’s spectacular landscapes. The rail trail will be for the local community to use for getting to school, work and sport, shopping and recreation and by visitors seeking either a new way to experience the region’s scenery, food and culture or a more adventurous experience. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | • Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Council’s own recently upgraded Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange which has a turnover of more than $100 million. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Delivering for our community NRLX Stage 1 ($7,000,000) The Stage 1 upgrade of the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange was completed in February 2018. The efficiencies gained through the upgrade provided livestock agents the opportunity to present cattle to a very high standard, and has ensured better animal welfare and management and better safety for both people and animals. Construction for Stage 2 has commenced and the full completion of the project is expected in May. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Looking ahead One of Council's largest-ever capital works programs will see the completion of the multimillion dollar upgrade of the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange which commenced in the 2016-2017 year. With NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian visiting in July 2018 to announce a $7 million contribution to enable the full upgrade of the NRLX, a new era for livestock sales is coming with the creation of a nationally-significant saleyard complex which will be modern, comfortable, efficient and safe. Efficiencies created through the upgrade will give livestock agents an opportunity to present cattle to a very high standard and will ensure better animal welfare and management and better safety for both people and animals. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange The completion of the $14 million upgrade of the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange will mark a new era for livestock sales, creating a nationally-significant saleyard complex which will be modern, comfortable, efficient and safe. Efficiencies created through the upgrade will give livestock agents an opportunity to present cattle to a very high standard and will ensure better animal welfare and management and better safety for both people and animals. Stage 1 has been completed with the $7 million stage 2 construction nearing completion with the following features: Stage 2 • all additions to match or exceed Stage 1 quality • design continuation of Stage 1 roof 15,000 square metres 150m X 100m • 10,000 square metres of soft floor at 150 mm thickness • replace drinking troughs, and dust suppression sprinklers • LED lighting and spotlights • extensive steelwork upgrade to rails and gates • loadout upgrade, soft floor, scanners on ramps and cameras • 100 space carpark and roadworks • additional 744KL rainwater tank • upgrades and refurbishment to amenities, canteen, scale house • buyers lounge • specialised transit cattle yards • CCTV upgrade • new maintenance shed • public paths/signage • landscaping and outdoor furniture • channel drain work to ensure environmental compliance | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Not only do we see multimillion dollar upgrades and expansion across the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange, the Nammoona Waste Facility and the Northern Cooperative Meat Company, Council is also actively pursuing new technology investments in the waste-toenergy sector for this precinct. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Partner with State Government to support the local agricultural sector and associated value-adding industries, such as the NSW Sugar Mill and Richmond Dairies | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Service: Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange Service Owner: NRLX Redevelopment & Operations Manager EC2.2 The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange returns a profit to the community Code Program Activity EC2.2.1 Stage 1 upgrade of the NRLX (upgrade of receivables and sale areas) EC2.2.2 Stage 2 upgrade of the NRLX EC2.2.3 Prepare a Business Plan Timeframe Partner/s 2017/2018 Auctioneer Agents Assn Target Financially Sustainable Business Measure Achieve animal welfare and WHS standards and Environmental Compliance 2019/2020 Auctioneer Agents Assn 2017/2018 Financial sustainability Financial sustainability Achieve financial sustainability Achieve financial sustainability Capital Works – Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange Plant Purchases Technology Upgrades Total Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Support the beef industry through the sustainable running of the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange is financially sustainable | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |