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 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Participate in container deposit scheme | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | 4.1 A clean and reliable water supply COUNCIL STRATEGY 4.1.1 Improve water supply infrastructure to Cobar, including piping the Albert Priest Channel, replacing the Nyngan to Cobar pipeline and improving pump stations, water storages and other associated infrastructure Council Activities Activities/Services Work with the Cobar Water Board to improve the water supply infrastructure to bring quality water and a reliable supply of water to Cobar for treatment and distribution Responsibility Performance Indicators GM APC piped or alternative undertaken Cobar‐Nyngan pipeline replaced along with other infrastructure. Cobar Shire Council in receipt of good quality water. COUNCIL STRATEGY 4.1.2 Increase Cobar’s water allocation Council Activities Activities/Services Lobby the NSW Government to have Cobar’s town water supply increased COUNCIL STRATEGY 4.1.3 Improved water infrastructure across the Shire, including the town reticulation system Council Activities Activities/Services Upgrade the reticulation network in Cobar, replacing old pipework, valves etc to improve water flow and water quality Maintenance and repairs of water mains and water filtration system Work with Public Works NSW to implement the Restart NSW Replacement Water Treatment Plant project Responsibility Performance Indicators SM System mapped and priority areas replaced. High quality, non‐coloured water supplied to all potable water users. SM Asset plans in place. Repairs and maintenance schedule in place. Water meets the NSW Drinking Water Guidelines. SM Responsibility Performance Indicators GM Cobar’s water allocation increased. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Well managed public and private land COUNCIL STRATEGY 5.2.1 Encourage sustainable and profitable agricultural industries Council Activities Activities/Services Provide support to industry bodies for improved grazing management practices and other initiatives to maintain the profitability of agricultural enterprises | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Performance Indicators DPES Increased liaison with industry that leads to a strengthened local grazing industry. Higher economic returns data for the grazing industry. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Well managed public and private land COUNCIL STRATEGY 5.2.1 Encourage sustainable and profitable agricultural industries Council Activities Activities/Services Provide support to industry bodies for improved grazing management practices and other initiatives to maintain the profitability of agricultural enterprises | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Promote and support Walcha as the premier agricultural area of New England | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Walcha | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Performance Indicators DPES Increased liaison with industry that leads to a strengthened local grazing industry. Higher economic returns data for the grazing industry. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 | Well managed public and private land COUNCIL STRATEGY 5.2.1 Encourage sustainable and profitable agricultural industries Council Activities Activities/Services Provide support to industry bodies for improved grazing management practices and other initiatives to maintain the profitability of agricultural enterprises | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cobar | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | 13. Saleyards Committee | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | 4 YEAR DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2018 to 2020-2021 Program B5.2 Promote retention and improvement of an Agricultural Research Station that supports the local agricultural sector 1 YEAR OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 Link B5.2.a Action Keep abreast of developments at the Research Station and advocate for continuation and expansion of programs. Performance Measure Correspondence sent and meetings held with Research Station Manager and relevant government stakeholders where appropriate. Facilitation provided by Council to lobby relevant Ministers where appropriate. Media undertaken where appropriate. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Advocate and/or lobby for agreed priorities. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | B5. Grow Cowra as a centre for excellence in agriculture, research and innovation | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | B5.3 Support and encourage forums for encouraging excellence and innovation in the agricultural sector | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | BUSINESS & INDUSTRY (STRATEGIC THEME 5) Cowra needs a strong and vital economy to provide opportunity and build its desirable country lifestyle. We will promote Cowra to the rest of the world as an area of agricultural excellence and opportunity for a variety of businesses. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Maintain saleyards to the required standards to meet regional demand. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Standards are maintained and improved to meet demand. Saleyards promoted as a regional livestock facility. Develop Asset Management Plan for Cowra saleyards. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Supporting the retention and expansion of activities at Cowra Agricultural Research Station. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | When priorities align support and work with other bodies such as Local Land Services and NSW Farmers. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Leftover Lovers – Food Waste Reduction Program | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Advocate for initiatives that provide greater security for water supply in the shire such as the proposed raising of the Wyangala wall | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Water samples tested and meet health standards (Australian Drinking Water Standards). | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | 4 YEAR DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2018 to 2020-2021 Program B5.2 Promote retention and improvement of an Agricultural Research Station that supports the local agricultural sector 1 YEAR OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 Link B5.2.a Action Keep abreast of developments at the Research Station and advocate for continuation and expansion of programs. Performance Measure Correspondence sent and meetings held with Research Station Manager and relevant government stakeholders where appropriate. Facilitation provided by Council to lobby relevant Ministers where appropriate. Media undertaken where appropriate. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | B5.3 Support and encourage forums for encouraging excellence and innovation in the agricultural sector | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | N2. Build partnerships with people who work with and care for the land to secure a healthy environment N2.1 Support Local Land Services Department of Primary Industries (DPI), NSW Farmers and other authorities to deliver their environmental management programs for urban and non-urban environs N2.1.a N2.1.b N2.1.c Attend Environment & Waterways Alliance meetings as requested. To support and investigate the use of traditional/ecological burning practices on appropriate Council owned land. Continue to offer training programs focusing on environmental management and biodiversity conservation. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Ordinary Rates: The ordinary rating structure for 2019/2020 is detailed below: Rate % of total $ to be raised % to be raised Category Residential Village & Others Residential – Cowra Residential – Rural Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Supporting the retention and expansion of activities at Cowra Agricultural Research Station. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | When priorities align support and work with other bodies such as Local Land Services and NSW Farmers. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | 13. Saleyards Committee | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | 4 YEAR DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2018 to 2020-2021 Program B5.2 Promote retention and improvement of an Agricultural Research Station that supports the local agricultural sector 1 YEAR OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 Link B5.2.a Action Keep abreast of developments at the Research Station and advocate for continuation and expansion of programs. Performance Measure Correspondence sent and meetings held with Research Station Manager and relevant government stakeholders where appropriate. Facilitation provided by Council to lobby relevant Ministers where appropriate. Media undertaken where appropriate. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | B5.1 Maintain Cowra’s position as a premier livestock producing region | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cowra | Regional |