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 2017/18 – 2020/21 | DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION Responsibility of Director of Engineering COUNCIL WILL: IN5.1 Council to supply quality water, cater for growth and quality enhancements that addresses the community needs | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | Ensure high quality water supply options for the towns in the region | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | CSP Strategy EC4 Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovative agricultural industry | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | DELIVERY PROGRAM ACTION Responsibility of Director of Planning COUNCIL WILL: EC4.1 Protect rural lands for agricultural purposes | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | Identify opportunities and barriers for the agricultural industry in Yass Valley | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | EN5.3 Promote initiatives in the community such as Eat/Shop Local, Love your Leftovers | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | 13 Number of Council owned low cost units provided in the Region | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Strategy 1.2.3 Make available diverse, sustainable, adaptable and affordable housing options through effective land use planning DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 ACTION Ongoing monitoring of land release and development Regular updating of the Comprehensive Land Use Strategy Promote affordable housing options across the Region | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Strategy 1.2.3: Make available diverse, sustainable, adaptable and affordable housing options through effective land use planning Action: Ongoing monitoring of land release and development Action: Regular updating of the Comprehensive Land Use Strategy | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Strategy 1.2.3: Make available diverse, sustainable, adaptable and affordable housing options through effective land use planning Action: Promote affordable housing options across the Region | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBILITY 30/06/2021 Review and release land for development as required Suitable land available 30/06/2020 Strategic Planning 30/06/2020 Strategic Planning 30/06/2020 | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | 6,266 Number of Meals on Wheels delivered each year | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Provide Meals on Wheels service | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Build community awareness through environmental education Provide education to the community on environmental issues 30/06/2021 Facilitate and promote community garden programs | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Provide education on managing green waste | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Action: Work to secure water for agriculture and urban use | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Lawson Park Water Bubblers | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Ongoing implementation and review of the Drinking Water Management System | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Work to secure water for agriculture and urban use | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Work with State Government to secure domestic water supply | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | For rating purposes, land in the Mid-Western region is categorised as Farmland, Residential, Business, or Mining with further subcategories existing for Residential, Business and Mining. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Build community awareness through environmental education Provide education to the community on environmental issues 30/06/2021 Facilitate and promote community garden programs | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Number of community gardens initiated and maintained | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Action: Work to secure water for agriculture and urban use | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Work to secure water for agriculture and urban use | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Work with State Government to secure domestic water supply | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Action: Promote home composting initiatives for green waste PL | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Build community awareness through environmental education Provide education to the community on environmental issues 30/06/2021 Facilitate and promote community garden programs | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Number of community gardens initiated and maintained | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Promote home composting initiatives for green waste | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |