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 2018/19 – 2020/21 |  Increase in Saleyards facility use  Increase in Saleyards users satisfaction with facility | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/19-2020/21 | obby the federal and state governments to increase social housing and on housing affordability | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/19-2020/21 | Provide affordable housing for aged residents in vulnerable circumstances | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/19-2020/21 | Review development controls to improve housing diversity | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/19-2020/21 | Establish a community garden at Anzac Park, Cammeray | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/19-2020/21 | Establish a community garden at Grasmere Reserve, Cremorne | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/19-2020/21 | Establish a community garden at Anzac Park, Cammeray | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/19-2020/21 | Establish a community garden at Grasmere Reserve, Cremorne | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/19-2020/21 | Support community in the development of community gardens, rooftop and hard surface greening | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | North Sydney | Metropolitan |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 | 4.1.1.f Advocate for the right to farm policy | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 | Continue to explore the potential of Agri-Tourism products and develop product | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 | 4.1.1.f Advocate for the right to farm policy | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 | Continue to maintain drinking water management system | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 | 4.1.1.f Advocate for the right to farm policy | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 | STRATEGIC OUTCOME 1.4: TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE MEETS AGRICULTURAL NEEDS TO GET GOODS TO AND FROM MARKET DELIVERY PROGRAM 1.4.1: DESIGN AND MAINTAIN ROADS TO PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORT OF GOODS AND SERVICES LOCALLY AND ALSO STATE AND REGIONAL ROUTES Effectiveness Measure % completion of Capital Works Program. Successful Roads to Recovery acquittal. OP Action Code 1.4.1.a 1.4.1.b Operational Plan Action Construction of local roads Construction of regional roads 1.4.1.c State road ordered works undertaken 1.4.1.d 1.4.1.e State road ordered works specific projects undertaken Roads to Recovery Federal Local Roads program undertaken | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 | Transport infrastructure meets agricultural needs to get goods to and from market | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 | Ensure annual inspection and licensing of registered food outlets | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Cabonne | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-20 – 2022-23 | Food Control and Inspections. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-20 – 2022-23 | Strategy EC4 – Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive, and innovative agricultural industry. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-20 – 2022-23 | Tourist Attractions Historical Townships, Grabine State Recreation Park (Wyangala), Wombeyan Caves Park Reserve, Tablelands Way tourist drive, Gunning Fireworks, Collector Pumpkin Festival, Binda Picnic Races, Taralga Australia Day Rodeo, Crookwell Potato Festival, Agricultural Society Shows, farm stay accommodation, fishing | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-20 – 2022-23 | Collector Pumpkin Festival, Binda Picnic Races, Taralga Australia Day Rodeo, Crookwell Potato Festival, | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-20 – 2022-23 | Strategy IN5 – Ensure high quality water supply options for the towns in the region. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-20 – 2022-23 | Strategy EC4 – Foster and develop a diverse, adaptive, and innovative agricultural industry. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-20 – 2022-23 | Food and Health Inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Upper Lachlan | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM 2019-2021 INCORPORATING OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/2020 | Rating Category Business Residential Residential 1(a) Residential Rural Farmland | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Broken Hill | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | 2.4.1 Oberon LGA branding strategy that can enhance the Region’s reputation for high quality agricultural products | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Develop and delivery of the branding strategy | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | Work with the community on developing a branding strategy | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | 2.4.2 More informed agricultural sector on the training, technology and export opportunities available from the various regional, state and federal bodies | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Oberon | Regional |
| Delivery Program 2019-2022 | 3.4 Recognise the valuable contribution of the agriculture sector to the local economy. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Oberon | Regional |