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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| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Support the development of the Macleay Valley as a location for smart and sustainable agribusiness • Establishing a Macleay Valley Agribusiness Working Group as a sub-committee of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee to oversee the development of a local agribusiness cluster strategy and investigate strategies to rapidly expand the value of agricultural production by linking intensive small scale farming to research, employment, training and utilisation of flood plain lands previously used by the dairy industry. • Commissioning a Macleay Valley Agribusiness Cluster Strategy focussed on opportunities to develop the Macleay Valley’s emerging capabilities in the production of fruit and nuts as well as other food products and including certified organics. • Working with the NSW Government to identify small business support programs applicable to agribusiness in the Macleay Valley. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | There are more jobs in the Macleay Valley’s agricultural sector. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | 3.14. Promote and support organised tours – e.g. cyclists, motor cyclists, car clubs, agricultural, golf, cruising boats and fishing. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Agri-tourism and Events: 2.12. Investigate the concept of a Macleay Valley Agri-tourism Strategy, which would include, for example: РPromotion of (organic) agri-tourism (e.g. farm tours, farm stays, events). РInvestigating the potential for high-end food events (e.g. long lunches, eat street, producers’ dinners) to help develop a local ‘food culture’ in the Macleay Valley. РEstablishing a Macleay Valley food brand which builds on the work of the Macleay Valley Food Bowl. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Supporting the development of the Macleay Valley as a location for smart and sustainable agribusiness will help drive industry diversification into new areas of agribusiness and economic development, that builds on the Macleay Valley’s comparative and competitive strengths. Proposed initiatives that are designed to facilitate development of a sustainable agribusiness sector in the Macleay Valley are presented under the following four categories: • • • • Agribusiness Industry Planning and Development; Agribusiness Industry Education, Research and Development; Agribusiness Industry Promotion and Development; and Agri-tourism and Events. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | 2.10. Work with RDA Mid North Coast and the NSW Government to prepare a Macleay Valley agribusiness promotional strategy to support the region’s investment attraction efforts. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | 2.3. Commission a Macleay Valley Certified Organic Produce Strategy to identify and articulate ‘focal’ areas for strategic planning and development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | 3.2 KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PRINCIPLES In supporting innovation, diversification and growth of the Macleay Valley’s existing businesses and through its efforts to attract new investment, Kempsey Shire Council: • Prioritises initiatives that support innovation and development of the Macleay Valley’s established and emerging industries in manufacturing, agribusiness | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | A Location for Smart and Sustainable Agribusiness • The Macleay Valley has an expanded intensive farming sector that is profitable. • The Macleay Valley organic food hub is established. • There are more jobs in the Macleay Valley’s agricultural sector. • Traditional agriculture has transitioned to using smart and sustainable agricultural practices. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | ACTIONS Agribusiness Industry Planning and Development: 2.1. Establish a Macleay Valley Agribusiness Working Group as a sub-committee of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee to oversee the development of a local agribusiness cluster strategy. As a first step, identify and appoint a cluster champion to lead and advance the development of the Macleay Valley agribusiness cluster and investigate strategies to rapidly expand the value of agricultural production by linking intensive small scale farming to research, employment, training and utilisation of flood plain lands previously used by the dairy industry. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Agribusiness Industry Education, Research and Development: 2.6. Engage with local producers, universities, TAFE and the NSW Government to identify opportunities for agricultural education and training programs focused on emerging opportunities for organics farming and related intensive agribusiness in the Macleay Valley and wider Mid North Coast region | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Agribusiness Industry Promotion and Development: 2.9. Work with the Federal and NSW Governments to identify small business support programs applicable to agribusiness in the Macleay Valley | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Commission a Macleay Valley Agribusiness Cluster Strategy focussed on opportunities to develop the Macleay Valley’s emerging capabilities in the production of fruit and nuts HORIZON 2030 РMACLEAY VALLEY | 34 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Action Plan THEME 2 as well as other food products and including certified organics. The strategy should focus on, for example, fostering business innovation and start-ups, market research and development, business retention and expansion, business attraction and workforce planning and development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Development of the Macleay Valley as a Location for Smart and Sustainable Agribusiness RATIONALE Agriculture is a traditional mainstay of the Macleay Valley, with the industry built on the production of dairy products, beef, other livestock products and fruit, including avocados, nectarines, peaches and mangoes to name a few. Today, agriculture employs over 500 people, or approximately 5% of total workers in the Macleay Valley. The agribusiness sector is highly diverse and consists of operators involved in agricultural services or production across the food supply chain. Operators include primary producers of agricultural commodities, processors, manufacturers and wholesalers. As has been the case in the Macleay Valley, Australia’s agricultural sector is in a period of transition with new activities emerging in response to global demand. The horticultural sector is a rapidly-growing industry and is Australia’s third-largest agricultural sector after livestock farming and broad acre faming. Global demand for organic produce is rising and retailers and restaurants are selling a greater number of organic products as they respond to the demands of health-conscious consumers. Australia has the largest area of organic farmland in the world, covering more than 35 million hectares. Most of this land is large rangelands for organic cattle farming. In the Macleay Valley, a burgeoning organic produce sector offers the potential to set the region apart as a leading organic food producer. Supporting the development of the Macleay Valley as a location for smart and sustainable agribusiness will help drive industry diversification into new areas of agribusiness and economic development, that builds on the Macleay Valley’s comparative and competitive strengths. Proposed initiatives that are designed to facilitate development of a sustainable agribusiness sector in the Macleay Valley are presented under the following four categories: • • • • Agribusiness Industry Planning and Development; Agribusiness Industry Education, Research and Development; Agribusiness Industry Promotion and Development; and Agri-tourism and Events. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Support the Development of the Macleay Valley as a Location for Smart and Sustainable Agribusiness • Establishing a Macleay Valley Agribusiness Working Group as a sub-committee of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee to oversee the development of a local agribusiness cluster strategy. • Commissioning a Macleay Valley Agribusiness Cluster Strategy focussed on opportunities to develop the Macleay Valley’s emerging capabilities in the production of fruit and nuts as well as other food products and including certified organics. • Working with the NSW Government to identify small business support programs applicable to agribusiness in the Macleay Valley. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Support the development of the Macleay Valley as a location for smart and sustainable agribusiness • Establishing a Macleay Valley Agribusiness Working Group as a sub-committee of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee to oversee the development of a local agribusiness cluster strategy and investigate strategies to rapidly expand the value of agricultural production by linking intensive small scale farming to research, employment, training and utilisation of flood plain lands previously used by the dairy industry. • Commissioning a Macleay Valley Agribusiness Cluster Strategy focussed on opportunities to develop the Macleay Valley’s emerging capabilities in the production of fruit and nuts as well as other food products and including certified organics. • Working with the NSW Government to identify small business support programs applicable to agribusiness in the Macleay Valley. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| Horizons 2030: Macleay Valley Economic Development and Tourism Strategy | Theme 2: Support the development of the Macleay Valley as a location for smart and sustainable agribusiness | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kempsey | Regional |
| HoRNSBY SHIRe CoMMUNITY STRaTegIC pLaN 2018-2028 | 1.1.a feel able to afford a reasonable standard of housing in the area | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| HoRNSBY SHIRe CoMMUNITY STRaTegIC pLaN 2018-2028 | What the community can do to help make this happen | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy | Council currently addresses housing affordability by providing housing choice. Council’s HSLEP provisions permit housing for aged and differently abled persons and multi-unit housing. Council’s previous Housing Strategy rezoned precincts to enable the development of multi-unit dwellings of various dwelling sizes in locations which did not have this form of housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy | Council wrote to the DOP in January 2008 to seek direction concerning how affordable housing issues should be addressed by Council in the preparation of the Housing Strategy, in light of the action outlined in the draft NSS. Council advised the DOP that the options which could be investigated to address the issue in progressing Council’s current Housing Strategy include: • Continuation of the provision of housing mix and choice; • Inclusionary zoning; • Section 94 contributions; • Developer agreements; or • Density bonuses and development concessions. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy | The Department of Housing comments that, to enable it to contribute towards meeting housing needs and improving housing affordability in the local community, it is critical that suitable sites are zoned to provide adequate opportunities for redevelopment. The Department advises that Council should have regard to the Housing Market Analysis prepared by the Department of Housing for the Hornsby Local Government Area. This Housing Strategy has considered key housing issues identified by the Department of Housing, dwelling consumption patterns and existing housing choice. In the absence of direction through the State Government’s Affordable Housing Framework, the Housing Strategy proposes to rezone precincts to enable the development of multi-unit dwellings of various dwelling sizes in locations which currently lack this form of housing, providing choice and affordability | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy | The response from the DOP indicates Council has correctly identified that the Housing Strategy should provide a diverse mix of housing options to meet future demographic housing needs in the Hornsby area. The DOP’s response also indicates that the options identified for investigation appear sound. However, the DOP does not confirm a timeframe for the preparation of the Affordable Housing Framework. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy | This Housing Strategy considers key housing issues identified by the Department of Housing, dwelling consumption patterns and existing housing choice. In the absence of direction through the State Government’s Affordable Housing Framework, the Housing Strategy proposes to rezone precincts to enable the development of multi-unit dwellings of | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy | To address the issue of housing affordability, Council should provide a diverse mix of housing options to meet future demographic needs in the Hornsby area | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy | To assist understanding of housing affordability, a market analysis prepared by the Department of Housing was reviewed, which identifies that Council should provide multi-unit housing in locations which currently lack this form of housing to provide choice and affordability. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy | To improve housing choice and affordability; | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Hornsby | Metropolitan |
| Horsham Urban Transport Plan | Install Bicycle Service Nodes at intersecting Bicycle Corridors that include tyre pumps, tethered/secured tools and water fountains , with a pilot service node at Apex Island to test cyclist support | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Horsham Urban Transport Plan | Pedestrian comfort (shade, water fountains, ability to sit and rest) | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |
| Horsham Urban Transport Plan | Provide sheltered areas with seating and water fountains at schools, civic amenities, and activation areas, throughout CAD and around the hospital | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | Victoria | Horsham | Regional |