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 | 2) Promote healthy food options in the workplace through staff newsletters and meetings | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy eating by LG staff | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | Drinking water meets health standards 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 KPI/Milestone/Statistic Y Y Y Y Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) compliance measures for target water supplies are met annually Drinking water levels of service are met Drinking Water Quality Assurance Management Plan (DWQAMP) requirements are implemented (5) | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | 1) One Natural Resource Management (NRM) newsletter completed each year 2) One other awareness raising activity completed each year | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | 4.2.4 – With our partners, promote and encourage sustainable and innovative agricultural practices | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | Promote and provide information on sustainable and innovative agricultural practices | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | The rate structure for 2019/2020 also contains the following: • Yamba, Maclean and Townsend Residential Categories Base Amount increases from $420 to $450 • All Business Rating Categories (except Grafton and South Grafton) Base Amount increases from $420 to $450 • Residential “Outside Town Areas” and Residential A – “Coastal Villages” minimum increases from $555 to $600 • There are no changes proposed for the Farmland Rate Category which has a Base Amount of $330 for each year from 2019/2020 to 2020/21 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | 1) Provide web based contacts for markets, community gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | Kitchen Caddies | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | Saleyards, including: buildings other structures | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | Enhance access to healthy and locally produced food | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | Kitchen Caddies | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | 1) Tally of food premises inspected per annum 2) % of all food premises inspected per annum | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | 1.2.3 – Provide effective regulation of environmental legislation Prepare and distribute regular food industry newsletters | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | 3 newsletters per annum | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | Carry out compliance inspections (food and public swimming pools) | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | The Clarence Valley Council, for example, also provides or manages library services, community centres, community halls, an art gallery, youth services, support for seniors, disability services, flood mitigation, floodplain management, swimming pools, a water supply, tourism services, economic development, animal control, parks and recreation facilities, development and compliance services, an airport, health and food inspections, | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | 1) Provide web based contacts for markets, community gardens | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | 1) One Natural Resource Management (NRM) newsletter completed each year 2) One other awareness raising activity completed each year | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | 4.2.4 – With our partners, promote and encourage sustainable and innovative agricultural practices | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | Promote and provide information on sustainable and innovative agricultural practices | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/20 | Saleyards, including: ÔÇß buildings ÔÇß other structures | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Clarence Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Goals • Visitors from outside the region are drawn to the Bidgee Classic Fishing Competition, Outback Band Spectacular and Sunrice Festival including promotion via Destination NSW and Destination Murray Riverina. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/2020 | CSP THEME 4: A thriving economy and good jobs CSP Goal 11: A community that thrives on irrigated agriculture DP ref 2017-21 Delivery Program Four-year Commitment 11a Principal Activity Advocate for continued access to irrigation supply for our agricultural industries. Goals • Opportunities for advocacy about Basin issues are pursued with a view to no further loss of productive water to the MIA/Leeton Shire (after efficiency project adjustments). • Environmental watering complements and does not compromise agricultural productivity. • Through effective collaboration with Murrumbidgee Irrigation Ltd, farmers, industry and local residents to benefit. Measure Sustained GDP from agriculture. No further kiss if productive water from the MIA. Policy change on water trading and land use planning to strengthen potential of the MIA. • Outcomes of meetings (major decisions/ actions). No target – report by occurrence. OP ref 11a.01 2019-20 OP Actions Participate in Murray Darling Association (Region 9 + MDA Board) and engage with the Murray Darling Basin Authority. 11a.02 Participate in EWAG (Environmental Water Advisory Group) to observe and monitor environmental watering actions and outcomes. 11a.03 Collaborate with Murrumbidgee Irrigation to strengthen irrigated agriculture in the MIA. OP Measure 2019-20 OP Target • Number of meetings attended. • Outcomes of meetings (major decisions/ actions). • Number of meetings attended. • Outcomes of meetings (major decisions/ actions). 100% attendance. No target – report by occurrence. 100% attendance. No target – report by occurrence. • Number of meetings attended 100% attendance. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Measure Proportion of local producers who report satisfaction with ability to get produce to markets. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Access to housing stock has increased in Leeton Shire, which | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Housing Rental Properties Eventide Homes – TOTAL: $100,000 5a.01 – Monitor provision of Council's affordable housing service, Eventide Homes, Yanco (service delivered by Argyle Homes) | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Monitor provision of Council's affordable housing service, Eventide Homes, Yanco (service delivered by Argyle Homes). OP Measure 2019-20 OP Target • Rate of occupancy. 90%. Responsibility Property Services Coordinator and Native Title Manager • Progress of plans for refurbishment. 90% of refurbishment complete. • Liaison meetings with Eventide Homes’ service provider. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Principal Activity Support the community to access a range of quality and affordable housing options. Goal • The elderly and disabled have access to supported, affordable and suitable housing which enables them to live independently. Measure Number of people on waiting list for Council’s affordable housing service. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Support the hosting of the Sunrice Festival. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Leeton | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2019/2020 | • Volume, quality, compliance and reliability of treated water produced per site. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Leeton | Regional |