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 Operational Plan & Budget 2019/20 | 1.1.05 – Develop plans which enable a variety of housing options to be provided for the community and which helps to connect people and places 1.1.05.01 Undertake projects in the Strategic Planning Works Program to meet community needs regarding housing and the built environment including continued implementation of the Shoalhaven Affordable Housing Strategy and other relevant plans/strategies/policies • Strategic Planning – Section Manager | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Delivery Program Operational Plan & Budget 2019/20 | Farmland: The rates for both Farmland and Dairy Farmland will be levied a base amount of $640 and an ad valorem rate of 0.20837 and 0.10685 cents in the $, respectively. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Delivery Program Operational Plan & Budget 2019/20 | Rate Relief for Drought-Affected Farmers In September 2018, Council gave public notice of proposed financial assistance measures for drought affected farmers and the following measures were adopted: • Council amended its Hardship Policy to allow all Farmland rated property owners experiencing financial hardship due to the drought to make an application to have their rates payment deferred to the 2019/20 financial year on submission of a Financial Hardship Application – Farmland form • Issue of two Drought Relief Waste Disposal vouchers for each Shoalhaven property with a ‘Farmland’ or ‘Farmland – Dairy Farmers’ rating • Suspension of the accrual of interest on overdue rates payments from Farmland and Farmland – Dairy Farmers assessments • Support for any application for Tractor and B-Double access to local roads. • Waiver of fees for commercial quantity loads (over 2m3) of Council’s pasteurised garden waste product, where and when available • Acceptance of sufficiently decontaminated silage wrap, at no charge, at all 10 waste depots (not just West Nowra and Ulladulla) to minimise travel distance for farmers • A Mayor’s Relief Fund “Drought” appeal to assist drought-affected farmers in the Shoalhaven It was proposed that the City be defined as drought-affected while its parishes are identified by the Department of Primary Industries’ Combined Drought Indicator (CDI) as being in the ‘Drought Affected (weakening)’ phase or worse. As at 31 March 2019, 12 parishes were identified as experiencing Intense Drought, 19 parishes as experiencing Drought and 17 parishes as Drought Affected. Given the continuation of drought conditions in the City, Council proposes to continue its drought assistance measures, with the exception of the Mayor’s Relief Fund “Drought” appeal, for another year. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Delivery Program Operational Plan & Budget 2019/20 | Rate Relief for Drought-Affected Farmers In September 2018, Council gave public notice of proposed financial assistance measures for drought affected farmers and the following measures were adopted: • Council amended its Hardship Policy to allow all Farmland rated property owners experiencing financial hardship due to the drought to make an application to have their rates payment deferred to the 2019/20 financial year on submission of a Financial Hardship Application – Farmland form • Issue of two Drought Relief Waste Disposal vouchers for each Shoalhaven property with a ‘Farmland’ or ‘Farmland – Dairy Farmers’ rating • Suspension of the accrual of interest on overdue rates payments from Farmland and Farmland – Dairy Farmers assessments • Support for any application for Tractor and B-Double access to local roads. • Waiver of fees for commercial quantity loads (over 2m3) of Council’s pasteurised garden waste product, where and when available • Acceptance of sufficiently decontaminated silage wrap, at no charge, at all 10 waste depots (not just West Nowra and Ulladulla) to minimise travel distance for farmers • A Mayor’s Relief Fund “Drought” appeal to assist drought-affected farmers in the Shoalhaven It was proposed that the City be defined as drought-affected while its parishes are identified by the Department of Primary Industries’ Combined Drought Indicator (CDI) as being in the ‘Drought Affected (weakening)’ phase or worse. As at 31 March 2019, 12 parishes were identified as experiencing Intense Drought, 19 parishes as experiencing Drought and 17 parishes as Drought Affected. Given the continuation of drought conditions in the City, Council proposes to continue its drought assistance measures, with the exception of the Mayor’s Relief Fund “Drought” appeal, for another year. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| Delivery Program Operational Plan & Budget 2019/20 | Implement strategies to ensure hygienic skin penetration procedures, hygienic public swimming pools and hygienic food preparation and handling throughout the City | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Shoalhaven | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Support agencies and local organisations to address the availability of emergency services, affordable housing, disability and aged services and employment for people with disabilities | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Complete an annual water main replacement program Ensure water supply is provided and maintained in compliance with the Drinking Water Quality requirements | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | GOAL: Provide potable and raw water supply systems that ensures enhanced water security and meets health standards CSP REF RESPONSIBILITY 4.2.1 Improve and upgrade the water supply infrastructure through an asset management framework | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Maintain a sufficient supply of residential, lifestyle, agriculture, commercial and industrial zoned land | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Rates Walgett Shire Council – General Purpose Rates Forecast 2019/2020. SCENARIO 3 (2.7%) Ordinary Rates – Depicting 2.7% Rates Pegging Increase (Valuations as per VG Supplementary List as at 10-2-2019) Description Number of Assessments Walgett Residential Lightning Ridge Residential Collarenebri Residential Burren Junction Residential Carinda Residential Cumborah Residential Rowena/Come-By-Chance Residential Residential – Preserved Opal Fields Residential – Mineral Claim Residential Walgett Business Lightning Ridge Business Collarenebri Business Burren Junction Business Carinda Business Rowena/Come-By-Chance Business Business – Preserved Opal Fields Business – Mineral Claim Business Rural (Farmland) Rural Irrigable (Farmland) | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Compost Bin – New Bin Worm Farm – New | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Compost Bin – New Bin Worm Farm – New | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Carry out food premises inspections to ensure compliance with the Food Act | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Maintain a sufficient supply of residential, lifestyle, agriculture, commercial and industrial zoned land | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAM: 2017/18 – 2020/21 OPERATIONAL PLAN: 2019/2020 | Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Walgett | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | 5.1.2 Ensure the control of noxious plants on both public and private land. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | Cared for Natural, Agricultural and Built Environments Strategic Outcome Council role Director responsible 5.5 There is support for local agricultural industry in adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices in the context of climate change. Actions 5.5.1 Support and promote local and regional sustainability forums, public developments. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | Sustainable natural, agricultural and built environments. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | Strong, diverse and resilient local economy Strategic Outcome Council role Director responsible 1.1 A strong and progressive agricultural sector is maintained. Actions 1.1.1. Progressive upgrade of roads to B Double + HML standards, etc. 1.1.2 Promote freight hub feasible | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | Cared for Natural, Agricultural and Built Environments Strategic Outcome Council role Director responsible 5.5 There is support for local agricultural industry in adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices in the context of climate change. Actions 5.5.1 Support and promote local and regional sustainability forums, public developments. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | 2.5.5 Ensure all places of residential and public accommodation and food premises are properly equipped and maintained. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | Food Inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | There are some activities that Council undertakes that may not, at first, appear to have a strategic focus – activities such as cemetery management, food health inspections and footpath repairs. However, these activities are an important means of achieving a community’s strategic objectives and they should be appropriately included within the DP (and ultimately, the OP) | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | 1.2.4 Build on the success of existing events: Henry Lawson; ex residents and supporters; food events | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | 1.1.3 Lobby for Exceptional Circumstances Assistance when required. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | 1.4.2 Strives to foster and maintain a strong and progressive agricultural sector: collaborative exchange forums; brand and skills development; and bring together farm and other business sectors. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | Cared for Natural, Agricultural and Built Environments Strategic Outcome Council role Director responsible 5.5 There is support for local agricultural industry in adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices in the context of climate change. Actions 5.5.1 Support and promote local and regional sustainability forums, public developments. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY PROGRAMME 2017-2021 | Strong, diverse and resilient local economy Strategic Outcome Council role Director responsible 1.1 A strong and progressive agricultural sector is maintained. Actions 1.1.1. Progressive upgrade of roads to B Double + HML standards, etc. 1.1.2 Promote freight hub feasible | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Weddin | Regional |
| DELIVERY/OPERATIONAL PLAN | Prosper A smart, innovative and resilient economy. This theme focuses on providing the community with positive choices for investment, employment and study. It includes strengthening and diversifying our economy by targeting new and innovative industries, as well as fostering our existing strengths such as medical services, mining, local food and wine production and tourism. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Orange | Regional |