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 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | SALEYARDS & MARKETS 28,000 Cattle sold each year 2,500 $10k Sheep sold each year Post and Rail replacement DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL 103 PLANNING STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS Strategy 3.1.1: Support the attraction and retention of a diverse range of businesses and industries Action: Promote the Region to target businesses that complement key local industries | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | ‘FOGO’ New Food Organics and Garden Organics collection service rolled out and commenced >2,000 tonnes of FOGO collected for processing | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Action: Promote home composting initiatives for green waste | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Promote home composting initiatives for green waste | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Provide education on managing green waste | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Reduction of green waste disposal to landfill | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | 126 Fixed food premises inspected each year 30 Temporary food stalls inspected each year | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Continued support and promotion of Scores on Doors initiative | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Work in partnership with NSW Food Authority to address matters such as food premises inspections, safe food handling and food borne illness investigations | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | EN5.3 Promote initiatives in the community such as Eat/Shop Local, Love your Leftovers | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | CSP Strategy EC4 Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive and innovative agricultural industry | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | EC4.2 Identify opportunities and barriers for the agricultural industry in Yass Valley | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Yass Valley | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | 2.2.1 To foster our agricultural sector through the identification and support of value adding opportunities Industry event held 2.2.1.1 Hold a biennial industry event specifically targeting agricultural value add opportunities. CED P | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | 2.2.4.2 Identify appropriate sites, in accordance with Land Use Strategy, for value added agricultural related industries. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | 3d. Support partnerships to achieve positive outcomes for the community 3d(i) Facilitate Agribusiness Workforce Forum | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | Agribusiness Workforce Forum held | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | New and existing businesses Local producers and farmers | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | 3d. Support partnerships to achieve positive outcomes for the community 3d(i) Facilitate Agribusiness Workforce Forum | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | Agribusiness Workforce Forum held | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | New and existing businesses Local producers and farmers | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21 | Provide links to relevant agencies providing support and promoting awareness of farming innovation x Links established between research bodies and Shire's producers | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | Local markets celebrate culture by way of local produce and artisan creativity. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | SALEYARDS & MARKETS 28,000 Cattle sold each year 2,500 $10k Sheep sold each year Post and Rail replacement DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/18 – 2020/21 | OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL 103 PLANNING STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS Strategy 3.1.1: Support the attraction and retention of a diverse range of businesses and industries Action: Promote the Region to target businesses that complement key local industries | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/18 to 2020/21 | • Continue to support and develop agriculture and other existing industries, but reduce reliance on the agriculture industry via development of alternative income sources. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Warren | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | A major upgrade at Scone Regional Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Community Strategies G5 CS18 Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 Р2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Enhancement of current facilities is underway and will continue, which includes the construction of a roof over the majority of the saleyards, new holding pens, new soft floor surface and upgrade to new effluent management system. This will result in a more competitive selling centre, improve animal welfare, improve returns to cattle producers and improve Work, Health and safety | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | G5 CS18 Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 Р2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | KEY FOCUS AREA – ECONOMY & INFRASTRUCTURE Goal 5 РA sustainable and prosperous economy. G5 CS18 Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |