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 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Maintain saleyards to the required standards to meet regional demand. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | 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 | Animal husbandry | 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 | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Advocate for water security measures including the raising of Wyangala wall. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Leftover Lovers – Food Waste Reduction Program | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | Monitor roll-out of Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). Performance Measure Cowra Award. Negotiate contract with Cleanway for Cowra material Recycling Facility to be a regional centre for processing of CDS items. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 • Operational Plan 2019/2020 | H2.4 Inspect and enforce health standards through a regular food shop inspection program H2.4.a Maintain a food shop inspection program that is proactive and educational, and also responds appropriately to breaches of the health standards. All high risk food premises in the Cowra Shire inspected and action taken to achieve compliance. Promotion of best practice food handling procedures, equipment and training programs undertaken via Council website and direct contact with food businesses. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cowra | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | 30.3 RATES AND CHARGES RESIDENTIAL Base Rate 2019/20 Base Rate: 45% Ad-valorem comp Estimated Rates Yield BUSINESS Ad-valorem comp Estimated Rates Yield FARMLAND Ad-valorem comp Estimated Rates Yield | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Ordinary Rates Council proposes to levy the following ordinary rates in 2019-2020. Category Residential Business Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Council provides the following domestic waste management collection services: • A 80 litre mobile garbage (red lid) bin collected fortnightly; • A 140 litre mobile garbage (red lid) bin collected fortnightly; • A 240 litre mobile garbage (red lid) bin collected fortnightly; • A 140 litre mobile recycling (yellow lid) bin collected fortnightly; • A 240 litre mobile recycling (yellow lid) bin collected fortnightly; • A 140 litre mobile FOGO (green lid) bin collected on a weekly cycle. FOGO bins collect kerbside food and garden organics; • A 240 litre mobile FOGO (green lid) bin collected on a weekly cycle. FOGO bins collect kerbside food and garden organics. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Operational Plan (1 Year) Timeframe – June 2020 ACTIONS Code Description 2.2.2.1 Provide waste collection and management services to the community Measure • 2.5% of contaminated materials (non-recyclable materials) in yellow top household recycling bins • 2.5% of contaminated materials (non-FOGO accepted materials) in green top household FOGO bins • 60% of kerbside collected waste materials diverted from landfill | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 Operational Plan 2019 – 2020 | Promote and maintain prescribed food standards within the City Measure • Number of confirmed cases of food borne illness or food poisoning originating from the Shellharbour area • 90% of retail food premises considered satisfactory after initial inspection (no reinspection required) | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Bega | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Develop partnerships with operators in the agricultural sector including local agencies and UNE, to encourage careers in agriculture | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 Р2021 | •Agriculture | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 Р2021 | Agriculture • The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | COMMUNITY OUTCOME – The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Encourage new innovations and technological applications, and work with partners to explore new opportunities and diversification relevant to primary industries, which create a point of difference for the region | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Partner with local livestock industry to ensure the ongoing growth and sustainability of the livestock trade, including a strategy for supporting the ongoing promotion and upkeep of local saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Strive to grow the horticultural industry with new investment attraction strategies throughout the region to reduce the impact of climatic conditions on the produce industry | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Continue to update and review legislated planning documents to ensure a variety of appropriate dwellings and housing affordability across the region | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Supply water and waste water services to meet the community needs in Armidale, Guyra and Tingha as well as environmentally appropriate impoundment, distribution and disposal infrastructure | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Agriculture • The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | COMMUNITY OUTCOME – The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Develop partnerships with operators in the agricultural sector including local agencies and UNE, to encourage careers in agriculture | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Encourage new innovations and technological applications, and work with partners to explore new opportunities and diversification relevant to primary industries, which create a point of difference for the region | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Strive to grow the horticultural industry with new investment attraction strategies throughout the region to reduce the impact of climatic conditions on the produce industry | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Partner with local livestock industry to ensure the ongoing growth and sustainability of the livestock trade, including a strategy for supporting the ongoing promotion and upkeep of local saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018 – 2021 | Strive to grow the horticultural industry with new investment attraction strategies throughout the region to reduce the impact of climatic conditions on the produce industry | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018 – 2021 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019 – 2020 | Planning mechanisms for affordable housing are introduced | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Woollahra | Metropolitan |