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 2017/2018 Р2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Saleyards Responsible Unit/s: • Business Services Position/s Responsible: • Director Corporate Services • Manager Business Services Community Strategies G3 CS10 Advocate for, facilitate and support programs that protect and sustain our diverse environment for our future generations. G4 CS15 Plan, facilitate and provide for a changing population for current and future generations. G5 CS18 Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries. G8 CS30 Effectively and efficiently manage the business of Council, while encouraging an open and participatory Council with an emphasis on transparency, Community engagement, action and response. G8 CS33 Utilise emerging innovative communication technologies and techniques to increase awareness of Council’s activities and services. This is what we provide 9 An efficient and cost effective saleyards facility that meets customer needs. 9 The implementation and management of Environmental Management & WHS systems within the saleyards facility. This is how we provide it By operating a quality livestock selling facility. Operational Plan Actions – 2019/2020 Deliver and maintain saleyard operations in accordance with relevant legislation and safety requirements. Identify and deliver high quality livestock events. Completion of Saleyards Upgrade project. Obtain National Saleyards Quality Assurance (NSQA). Improve management of waste product and investigate options of reuse. Continue to meet accreditation of Meat Standards Australia (MSA) and European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EACAS). Community Priorities Rural lifestyle and country feel are valued and protected and the Upper Hunter Shire remains quiet, safe, healthy and welcoming. Upper Hunter Shire Council is an effective and efficient organisation, focusing on Community engagement, action and response. This is how we measure it New Measures 2019/2020 Cattle sales per annum. Achieve operating compliance by recording the number of noncompliance incidents. 18/19 19/20 >55,000 35,000 <2 <2 Statement of Commitment Operate and maintain an efficient and safe saleyard operation, within environmental guidelines. Manage a saleyard operation that maintains approved environmental standards. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre Upgrade | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | The development and maintenance of recreation, sporting and cultural facilities, libraries, saleyards and airport. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Aged Care – Gummun Place Hostel | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Conduct community education initiatives (inc. media & joint activities) promoting the benefits of waste avoidance, minimisation composting and recycling, including problem waste disposal at CRC (activities) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Capital Expenditure 5280. Water Bottle Filling Stations | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Statement of Commitment To provide a suitable water supply that meets the demands of the users and the requirements of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines To meet NSW Government’s Best Practice Management of Water Supply Guidelines. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | G4 CS17 Implement policies to ensure the protection of strategic agricultural lands, equine critical industry clusters, natural resources and heritage. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | KEY FOCUS AREA – ECONOMY & INFRASTRUCTURE Goal 5 – A sustainable and prosperous economy. G5 CS18 Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Rating Category Definitions Farmland Land which is a parcel of rateable land valued as one assessment and its dominant use is for farming (that is, the business or industry of grazing, animal feedlots, dairying, pig farming, poultry farming, viticulture, orcharding, beekeeping, horticulture, vegetable growing, the growing of crops of any kind, forestry, oyster farming, or fish farming within the meaning of the Fisheries and Oyster Farm Act, 1935, or any combination of these businesses or industries) which: a. has a significant and substantial commercial purpose or character, and b. is engaged in for the purpose of profit on a continuous or repetitive basis (whether or not a profit is actually made) and is not rural residential land. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Conduct community education initiatives (inc. media & joint activities) promoting the benefits of waste avoidance, minimisation composting and recycling, including problem waste disposal at CRC (activities) | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | A major upgrade at Scone Regional Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Saleyards Responsible Unit/s: • Business Services Position/s Responsible: • Director Corporate Services • Manager Business Services Community Strategies G3 CS10 Advocate for, facilitate and support programs that protect and sustain our diverse environment for our future generations. G4 CS15 Plan, facilitate and provide for a changing population for current and future generations. G5 CS18 Encourage a diverse economy whilst promoting and preserving our agriculture and equine industries. G8 CS30 Effectively and efficiently manage the business of Council, while encouraging an open and participatory Council with an emphasis on transparency, Community engagement, action and response. G8 CS33 Utilise emerging innovative communication technologies and techniques to increase awareness of Council’s activities and services. This is what we provide 9 An efficient and cost effective saleyards facility that meets customer needs. 9 The implementation and management of Environmental Management & WHS systems within the saleyards facility. This is how we provide it By operating a quality livestock selling facility. Operational Plan Actions – 2019/2020 Deliver and maintain saleyard operations in accordance with relevant legislation and safety requirements. Identify and deliver high quality livestock events. Completion of Saleyards Upgrade project. Obtain National Saleyards Quality Assurance (NSQA). Improve management of waste product and investigate options of reuse. Continue to meet accreditation of Meat Standards Australia (MSA) and European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EACAS). Community Priorities Rural lifestyle and country feel are valued and protected and the Upper Hunter Shire remains quiet, safe, healthy and welcoming. Upper Hunter Shire Council is an effective and efficient organisation, focusing on Community engagement, action and response. This is how we measure it New Measures 2019/2020 Cattle sales per annum. Achieve operating compliance by recording the number of noncompliance incidents. 18/19 19/20 >55,000 35,000 <2 <2 Statement of Commitment Operate and maintain an efficient and safe saleyard operation, within environmental guidelines. Manage a saleyard operation that maintains approved environmental standards. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre Upgrade | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | The development and maintenance of recreation, sporting and cultural facilities, libraries, saleyards and airport. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Conduct community education initiatives (inc. media & joint activities) promoting the benefits of waste avoidance, minimisation composting and recycling, including problem waste disposal at CRC (activities) | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Aged Care – Gummun Place Hostel | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Carry out audit and inspection program in partnership with the requirements of the food regulation partnership. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Provide education services to the community on food handling. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Upper Hunter Shire | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | 5.1.1.1.3 Support the Meals on Wheels program | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Social services will be planned, maintained and coordinated so that they meet the current and future needs of all groups in the community Provide and support Walcha Council Community Care and Meals on Wheels programs so that they reach the appropriate clientele | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Support cultural agricultural events | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Agricultural activiates will be environmentally sustainable Protect and promote farming practices using the principles of ecologically sustainable development ACTION: Partner with other government agencies to promote environmental sustainable practices | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Apply Council's Local Environmental Plan and planning controls | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Ensure the Local Environmental Plan complements the LLS Strategic Land Use Plan | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Prevent agricultural land from being developed in ways that reduce its productivity | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Take LLS Strategic Land Use Plan into consideration when assessing Development Applications | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walcha | Regional |