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 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | 06 Encourage our local economy to grow 6.4 Promote and support diverse agricultural industries and encourage 'best practice'. DELIVERY PLAN (4 YEARS) OPERATION PLAN (1 YEAR) DP Action Communicate Griffith as a progressive agricultural region. Code 6.4.1 Action Promote Griffith as the agricultural powerhouse of the Riverina, share good news stories across social platforms and profile in regional editorial. Performance Measure 6.4.1.1 Minimum two stories in major publications/ networks or media visits. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | 2.4.2 Establish networks and collaborate with food and wine industry leaders to increase profile of Griffith region as a foodie destination. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | 2.4.2.1 At least one media famil per year and 2 articles published. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Collaborate with food and wine industry to ensure Griffith becomes top of mind in the area of authentic wine and culinary experiences in Australia. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Develop a media kit to generate media interest in the Citrus Sculptures and Spring Fest event. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Establish the Citrus Sculptures as one of Australia's most unique events. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Media Kit developed by July 2019. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Update the Griffith Marketing Plan, adopt by Committee and implement. This plan highlights our key destination assets – food and wine, Italian heritage, friendly people. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 Р2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | • Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | 06 Encourage our local economy to grow 6.4 Promote and support diverse agricultural industries and encourage 'best practice'. DELIVERY PLAN (4 YEARS) OPERATION PLAN (1 YEAR) DP Action Communicate Griffith as a progressive agricultural region. Code 6.4.1 Action Promote Griffith as the agricultural powerhouse of the Riverina, share good news stories across social platforms and profile in regional editorial. Performance Measure 6.4.1.1 Minimum two stories in major publications/ networks or media visits. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | 8.1.11 Manage and maintain Griffith Livestock Marketing Centre within allocated budgets. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | 8.1.11.1 Griffith Livestock Marketing Centre maintained to facilitate and maximise the buying and selling of livestock with a target of | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Concrete Construction – Sheep Yard & Pavement Areas Shade Structures / Yard Improvements / Signs / Misc Refurbish Sheep Loading Ramps Saleyard Expansion – Sheep Yards Weigh-in System – To Determine Truck Loads | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 Р2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Council’s adopted vision for Griffith is: To be an acknowledged major regional centre with an emphasis on best agricultural practices, providing: • a viable local economy with sustainable development and growth; • a clean and ecologically sustainable built environment and natural environment; • a quality lifestyle for residents, and • a pride in our cultural diversity. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Maintain and develop infrastructure and services to bring together willing buyers and sellers of | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Maintain and develop infrastructure and services to bring together willing buyers and sellers of livestock in the Western Riverina region. Maintain and develop infrastructure and services to bring together willing buyers and sellers of 8.1.11 Upgrade existing facilities to improve selling conditions for sheep yards. Code Action Performance Measure 450,000 head of sheep and ability to sell cattle when required. 8.1.11.2 Capital works to be maintained in the allocated budget each financial year. Director – Utilities Responsibility 8.1.11 Improvement upgrades to existing truck wash at Griffith Saleyards. 8.1.11.3 Upgrade existing truck wash Griffith Saleyards – works to be completed by December 2019. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Sale of Recycled Water to Saleyards (per kL | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 Р2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Saleyards • Saleyards Operation | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Adoption of the Affordable Housing Strategy and implementation of recommendations. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Compile an Affordable Housing Strategy for Griffith. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Performance Measure 4.1.1.2 Affordable housing incentives investigated. Affordable housing strategy. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | 10.1.2.1 Risk Based Drinking Water Management System prepared in accordance with legislative requirements. Compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and results published monthly on Council's website. To be completed by December 2019. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Installation of Potable Water Supply including Bubbler | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Maintain Risk Based Drinking Water Management System in accordance with State Government requirements. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | 2019/20 RATING STRUCTURE ORDINARY (GENERAL) SERVICES Proposed Rates for Increase of 2.7% By virtue of section 494 of the Local Government Act, 1993, council is required to make and levy an ordinary rate for each year on all rateable land in its area. Residential Base amount charge – $377.00 per rateable assessment (35% of total yield) (3% variation) Ad Valorem Rate – $0.006850 cents in the dollar based on the 2016 unimproved capital value of the property. (65% total yield) (3% variation) Business Base amount charge – $415.00 per rateable assessment (15% of total yield) (3% variation) Ad Valorem Rate – $0.009122 cents in the dollar based on the 2016 unimproved capital value of the property. (85% total yield) (3% variation) Farmland Base amount charge – $397.00 per rateable assessment (14% of total yield) (0% variation) Ad Valorem Rate – $0.008117 cents in the dollar based on the 2016 unimproved capital value of the property. (86% total yield) (6% variation) Farmland – Irrigable Intensive Base amount charge – $1,028.00 per rateable assessment (27% of total yield) (-2% variation) Ad Valorem Rate – $0.009256 cents in the dollar based on the 2016 unimproved capital value of the property. (73% total yield) (1% variation) | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Council’s adopted vision for Griffith is: To be an acknowledged major regional centre with an emphasis on best agricultural practices, providing: • a viable local economy with sustainable development and growth; • a clean and ecologically sustainable built environment and natural environment; • a quality lifestyle for residents, and • a pride in our cultural diversity. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Other exciting items include a new stage for Memorial Park, improvements to the toilet block, the installation of a larger stage in the Community Gardens and a new toilet block at City Park | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Sale of Recycled Water to Saleyards (per kL | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | Other exciting items include a new stage for Memorial Park, improvements to the toilet block, the installation of a larger stage in the Community Gardens and a new toilet block at City Park | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Griffith | Regional |
| delivery program 2017/18 – 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2019/20 | • Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Griffith | Regional |