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 |
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| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | There have been many highlights throughout the Delivery Program period, including: • the long-awaited multimillion dollar upgrade of the Northern Rivers Livestock, Exchange (Casino saleyards), | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 | 2.1.2 Promote opportunities from potential mining, horticultural and energy investments. a) Instigate regular dialogue with companies and Government agencies b) Promote opportunities identified in Economic Development Strategy | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Balranald | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 | 3.3.3 Instigate an Organics Centre of Excellence | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Balranald | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | rategy EC4 Action EC4.1 Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovate agricultural industry Planned Outcome Implement priority actions in Employment Lands Strategy Planning controls and opportunities that support existing and emerging industries in the region | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | rategy EC4 Action EC4.1 Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovate agricultural industry Planned Outcome Implement priority actions in Employment Lands Strategy Planning controls and opportunities that support existing and emerging industries in the region | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Increase returns from agriculture Investigate models for developing agricultural industry clusters Provide producers with capacity building and professional development opportunities | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Ensure the water supply is managed in a sustainable manner to minimise service interruptions and cater for current and future demand Secure water supplies for the Shire’s future | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Moree Plains | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Increase returns from agriculture Investigate models for developing agricultural industry clusters Provide producers with capacity building and professional development opportunities | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Moree Saleyards Truck Wash Upgrade | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Moree Plains | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Investigate the potential for a regional sale yards facility | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | C1.2 Regulate food businesses | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Moree Plains | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Improve annual per unit rate against state average/ achieve compliance with drinking water guidelines | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Partner with the State Government to protect important farmland at Woodburn, Coraki, Fairy Hill, Casino, Shannonbrook and Leeville, to support the agricultural sectors | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | • Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Support the beef industry through the sustainable running of the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange is financially sustainable | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | There have been many highlights throughout the Delivery Program period, including: • the long-awaited multimillion dollar upgrade of the Northern Rivers Livestock, Exchange (Casino saleyards), | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Partner with the State Government to grow agricultural and freight Summerland Way corridor Queensland | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Investigate a Food Organics Program for commercial and retail business | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | EH2.4.2 Conduct Food Shop Inspections Annual Food Authority Ensuring the health of the community is protected and enhanced 95% of medium to high risk shops inspected | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Richmond Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | Operate and manage a City Farm in Sydney Park to provide educational programs, a weekly farmers market, orchard space and cropping areas for the production of food. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | OBJECTIVE 8.2 The supply of affordable housing supports a diverse and sustainable community and economy. Code Action Action Description 8.2.1 Partnerships Partner with the community housing sector, state and federal governments and the private sector to increase the supply of affordable housing across the local government area. 8.2.2 Planning Encourage supply of affordable rental housing through planning controls. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 | OBJECTIVE 8.3 The supply of safe and sustainable social housing in the inner city is available for those who need it. Code Action 8.3.1 Action Description Advocacy Advocate at all levels for support for social housing tenants and neighbourhoods to foster a diverse social mix of residents within the city. 8.3.2 Capacity Building 8.3.3 Implement and support initiatives that assist social housing residents to sustain cohesive, connected and empowered neighbourhoods and communities. Partnerships Work in collaboration with partner agencies to facilitate appropriate and timely support and services for social housing residents. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |