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 2019-2020 | Advocate for diverse and affordable housing options within Lockhart Shire. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lockhart | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 | Work with developers, investors and service providers to realise the development of diverse housing options to address affordable housing across the Shire. DIAP – Liveable communities | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lockhart | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 | Lobby to increase the use of rail for agricultural transportation. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Lockhart | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 | Food Inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Lockhart | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-21 | 2.5 Develop agricultural industry opportunities in the Shire | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Muswellbrook | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-21 | Develop agricultural industry masterplan. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Muswellbrook | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-21 | 2.5 Develop agricultural industry opportunities in the Shire | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Muswellbrook | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-21 | Develop agricultural industry masterplan. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Muswellbrook | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-21 | 5.7 Facilitate the provision of affordable housing opportunities through development application process as encouraged through the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP 2009 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Muswellbrook | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-21 | New affordable housing opportunities provided | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Muswellbrook | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017-21 | Council as the local water utility provides water treatment and reticulated drinking water supply services to the urban areas of Muswellbrook, Denman and Sandy Hollow and sewerage reticulation and treatment to the urban areas of Muswellbrook and Denman. The fully regulated Hunter River provides a highly reliable source for Muswellbrook and Denman. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Muswellbrook | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | 3.3.2 Safe and reliable water supply for Shire communities and to an appropriate • Lobby for the completion of the Wilcannia Weir • Ensure that potable and raw water supplies are provided within designated water districts of Ivanhoe and Wilcannia • Maintain the consistency of water supply to the White Cliffs community and investigate and improve the provision of a potable supply as a matter of urgency • Construct the new water treatment plant and associated infrastructure to ensure 3.3.3 Water testing and treatment 3.3.4 Water Management improved water supply for White Cliffs • Ensure that potable water meets guidelines set by NSW Health • Review and improve water supply management strategies | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | In the event of severe water shortage, Rural users will no longer be connected to the town supply until such time as water supply has been increased. Rural users can obtain water by carting from the bore located at Warrawong Farm in Wilcannia. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | Rating Category 2018/19 $ LV Residential Business Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | In the event of severe water shortage, Rural users will no longer be connected to the town supply until such time as water supply has been increased. Rural users can obtain water by carting from the bore located at Warrawong Farm in Wilcannia | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | • Investigate strategies to eradicate plastic bags from all communities | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | 2019/20 | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | 3.1.3 Plastic Bag reduction | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | Container Wilcannia deposit has Shire Services commenced | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | Decline in plastic bag supply and use | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | Lobby government for container deposit levy | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 | Food Premises Inspection | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Central Darling | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017‐2021 and Operaonal Plan 2019/20 | 3.2.1 3.3.3 Encourage a mix of housing types that is affordable, adaptable, accessible and suited to community needs. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Gunnedah | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017‐2021 and Operaonal Plan 2019/20 | Develop and review strategic plans, policy and planning instruments in accordance with community strategic outcomes including protection of threatened species, environment, aboriginal and European heritage, economic development, housing affordability, energy and water conservation. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Gunnedah | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017‐2021 and Operaonal Plan 2019/20 | Development applications for affordable housing in accordance with legislation. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Gunnedah | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017‐2021 and Operaonal Plan 2019/20 | Improved housing affordability. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Gunnedah | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017‐2021 and Operaonal Plan 2019/20 | Number of applications approved under affordable housing legislation. Number of dwellings approved. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Gunnedah | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017‐2021 and Operaonal Plan 2019/20 | GoCo COMMUNITY CARE (CHSP Funded Services) | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Gunnedah | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017‐2021 and Operaonal Plan 2019/20 | 4.1.4 Lobby for planning controls that balance the need for mining, agriculture and protection of the environment which reflects in the long term future of the environment | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Gunnedah | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017‐2021 and Operaonal Plan 2019/20 | Farmland Council will levy a farmland rate on all properties satisfying the farmland definition. The rate will apply to all genuine farming properties and will be on the lowest tier of the rating structure. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Gunnedah | Regional |