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 2018-21 | 12.1 Food/premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018-21 | Manages public and environmental health risk of businesses through the determination of applications and monitoring compliance 12.1 Food/Premises | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018-21 | Cooma – Sheepyards/cattleyard rails | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Snowy Monaro | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018-21 | Some of the locally made goods sold at the Christmas in July Markets. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018-21 | 11.8 Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018-21 | PROGRAMS PROVIDED WITHIN THE SERVICE (The Programs include Operational Projects) 11.1 Economic 11.2 Tourism 11.4 Conference 11.5 Place Management 11.6 Development Liaison 11.7 Certification 11.8 Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018–2021 | Goal 2.1: Create a resilient, caring and cohesive community Strategies Deliverables 2.1.2. Provide and manage social and affordable rental housing, community venues and facilities Manage Council’s affordable and social housing programs and partner with other agencies to improve provision Deliver accessible community facilities and venues that cater for the diverse needs of the community Outcome Tenants’ satisfaction match or exceed 2018 rating Increased community satisfaction with venues and facilities Services Responsibility Social housing and affordable housing, place amenity and access services | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018–2021 | Goal 5.1: Facilitate and deliver well-designed, accessible and sustainable buildings and places that improve the liveability of existing neighbourhoods 33 Strategies 5.1.1 Facilitate and enable a diverse range of housing options and other land uses Deliverables Develop and implement planning policies to increase affordable housing options | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018–2021 | Outcome Increase in availability of housing mix in new developments that are accessible, adaptable, affordable and well-designed | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018–2021 | Social housing and affordable housing, place amenity and access services | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018–2021 | There will be more support and capacity for accessible community facilities, family support services, affordable housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018–2021 | Align local planning policy regularly with metropolitan planning directions and ensure a diversity of uses are provided | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018–2021 | Availability of key services in centres within 20 minute reach of residents | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018–2021 | Develop and deliver programs targeted at residents and businesses to reduce single-use plastics | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018–2021 | Community safety including place safety management, lifeguard services, environmental health including food hygiene and regulation | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| Delivery Program 2018–2022 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Facilitate affordable living | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018–2022 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Implement the CN Affordable Living Plan | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018–2022 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Additionally, no changes are proposed to the structure of the farmland category from that used in 2018/19. Both the business and farmland categories and Business sub-categories continue to be structured on the use of a minimum amount. The proposed minimum amount for 2019/20 will be $1045.40 – this is the 2018/19 minimum amount of $968.00 extended by the total rate increase of 8% | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018–2022 Operational Plan 2019/20 | The 2019/20 budget also provides funding to complete the construction of an organics recycling facility which will enable City of Newcastle to process garden organics and food waste at a profit while also significantly increasing our waste diversion performance. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018–2022 Operational Plan 2019/20 | 80% of food premises satisfactory on first food inspection for the year | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018–2022 Operational Plan 2019/20 | Conduct regular inspection programs of food businesses | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Newcastle | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21 | 2.1b Develop and implement land-use strategies and management practices which protect our agricultural sector. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21 | 2.1b(1) Work with land-owners, farmers and other agencies to advocate for the protection of the local agricultural sector through an effective land-use strategy. 2.1b(2) Develop and operate development control systems which support the protection of agricultural land. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21 | Increase in size of local economy of agricultural sector Development controls in place Increase in size of local economy of agricultural sector | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21 | 2.1b(3) Provide, maintain and upgrade as funding permits the Saleyards facility which allows the regular sale of animals from this and surrounding districts in a suitable environment. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21 | Increase in Saleyards facility use Increase in Saleyards users satisfaction with facility | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21 | Develop and operate safe food handling and public health controls. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21 | Reduction in rate of local food and public health related incidents | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21 | 2.1b Develop and implement land-use strategies and management practices which protect our agricultural sector. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21 | 2.1b(3) Provide, maintain and upgrade as funding permits the Saleyards facility which allows the regular sale of animals from this and surrounding districts in a suitable environment. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |