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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE POLICY | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge . | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Bland | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Policy | In view of the adverse impact of wastes with a high concentration of oil and grease on Council’s sewage transportation system, Council will carry out inspections of commercial Premises preparing hot food. The cost of these scheduled inspections is included in the annual trade waste fee for such Premises. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Central Coast | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Policy | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge …. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Policy | Food waste disposal charge ……….. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Federation | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE POLICY | 3.5.6 Food Waste Disposal Charge5 | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE POLICY | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge ………. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE POLICY | 3.7.7 Food waste disposal charge ……….. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Brewarrina | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE REGULATION POLICY | 3.8.6 Food waste disposal charge ……… | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Murray River | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE REGULATION POLICY | Food waste disposal charge | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Murrumbidgee | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE REGULATION POLICY | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge .. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Liverpool Plains | Regional |
| Liquid Trade Waste Regulation Policy | FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGE | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Muswellbrook | Regional |
| LIQUID TRADE WASTE REGULATION POLICY | 3.7.6 Food waste disposal charge ……… | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Mid-Western Regional | Regional |
| Lismore Sport & Recreation Plan 2011- 2021 | 2+ drinking fountains where potable water is available. Taps for picnic areas and active recreation nodes | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Sport & Recreation Plan 2011- 2021 | 4. Convert Humbly Oval to a recreational park featuring: • Destination play space which includes newly developed “digital game play”; • Picnic shelters, seats, barbeques, shade, water bubblers; | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Sport & Recreation Plan 2011- 2021 | Drinking fountains and taps | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | 13 Develop and implement a marketing and educational program that: · promotes Lismore as a place to live; · provide awareness of different forms of housing and the benefits of such housing; and · educates the community about ‘cradle to grave’ and ‘affordability’ implications associated with housing choices and desires. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | 15 Conduct a housing design competition to construct a demonstration project for affordable multi-unit dwellings that incorporate sustainable and universal design principles. Lead LCC Partners MBA-NSW, local development industry, NCCH | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | 28 Establish a Lismore Affordable Housing Organisation. Lead LCC Partner NRHF, NRSDC, HNSW, NCCH, MBA-NSW, PIANSWB, REIA Commence in 2014 and ongoing Possible contribution between $40 – $50,000 Housing Officer at 0.1 FTE ongoing 7,9,10 Possible responsibilities of this organisation include: establish and coordinate a Lismore Community Housing Trust. identify opportunities for partnerships with residential land developers. support for the activities of established community groups with a housing focus. develop affordable housing programs or projects, including joint housing ventures with the private sector, community housing sector or State Government. seek funding and low interest loans for affordable housing projects. establish schemes that allow life tenancy at a percentage of household income. manage an Affordable Housing Fund to self generate revenue to invest into future affordable housing projects. provide low cost housing for those transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | 3 Review and amend, as necessary, the Lismore Development Control Plan to: · ensure the controls allow flexible and innovative approaches to providing different forms of housing; · include modern and innovative built form, housing diversity and residential density guidelines; and · density bonuses/relaxed provisions for preferred housing types, affordable housing and low cost housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | 7 Review and, as appropriate, amend the LEP to: i. ensure no barriers to housing diversity (type and size) in suitable locations; ii. include affordable housing provisions; iii. incorporate a medium density zone; iv. if possible, allow detached dual occupancies on rural properties. Lead LCC Commence in 2014 and complete by 2015 One Strategic Planning Officer at 0.3 FTE over 12mths | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Action 18 Council, both individually and in partnership with stakeholders and the not-for-profit sector, advocate to State and Federal government for increased provision, investment and funding for affordable housing, community housing and housing options suitable for target groups. 19 Encourage private sector investment in rental housing that is affordable for people on low and moderate incomes. 20 Encourage financial institutions to provide alternative and more flexible finance models for: individual home buyers; affordable and community housing projects; small to large scale redevelopment projects; and greenfield development projects. 21 Advocate for private sector and NGO investment in the provision of a diverse range of affordable and suitable senior living options, including a range of retirement housing/living options and aged care facilities. 22 Council and community leaders are advocates of different forms of housing, affordable housing and community housing. Lead/Partner Lead LCC Partners NRSDC, NRHF, NCCH, HNSW Lead LCC Lead LCC Partner Financial Institutions NCCH Lead LCC Commence in 2013 and ongoing Commence in 2013 and ongoing Housing Officer at 0.05 FTE ongoing Business Facilitator to incorporate into Sustainable Economic Development Strategy Commence in 2013 and ongoing Housing Officer at 0.05 FTE ongoing 4 Timing Commence in 2013 and ongoing LCC Resources Housing Officer at 0.05 FTE ongoing Outcome Link Comments 9,10 Advocate for: increased housing provision or assistance for people that are homeless or on very low to moderate incomes. provision of community housing that reflects local demand. provision of appropriate, secure and affordable supported housing options for people with a disability or mental illness and respite/group care housing. increased provision of culturally-appropriate designed housing for Indigenous people. This encouragement can be through education and advocacy to the development industry and real estate sector. 2,3,4, 7,9 6 Consider linking senior housing providers to senior living initiatives, such as: long term lease arrangements for senior housing. support services to assist seniors to downsize housing. assisted living concepts/programs such as the “Southern Cross University Active Ageing Concept” and the “DAISI Student Live-in Program”. Encourage senior housing options in villages and Rural Land Sharing Communities to provide alternative housing options for ageing residents that would like to live in village or rural settings. Lead LCC, community leaders Commence in 2013 and ongoing Supported by Housing Officer at 0.05 FTE ongoing 7,9 Different forms of housing include: units, flats, town houses, boarding houses and manufactured home estates. Media to promote successful affordable housing projects and report positive stories of resilience in community housing sector. Promote the overall benefits of different forms of housing, affordable housing and community housing to improve community understanding and support for its need against “not in my backyard” resistance. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Action Lead/Partner 4 Review the feasibility of reduced or delayed contributions in the section 94 and section 64 (water and sewer) contribution plans with the aim of encouraging an increase in provision of desired forms of housing. Lead LCC Timing Commence in 2012 and complete by 2013 LCC Resources Outcome One Strategic Planning Officer at 0.6 FTE over 12 mths Comments 5,7,10 Desired forms of housing include: 1-2 bedroom dwellings; affordable and low cost housing; housing developments that deliver: at least 20% of dwellings that incorporate universal design principles; and a percentage (at least 10%) of dwellings that are affordable, for example, sold at less than market value, or a percentage (at least 20%) of dwellings leased to a community housing corporation for a minimum period (10 years).* * Note: further investigation is required into the achievability of selling below market value and the extent of the price reduction that is feasible. The review to investigate the feasibility of reducing or waiving contributions where a registered housing provider commits to providing additional housing. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Consider increased urban densities and provision for affordable housing, where it can be supported by adequate infrastructure, within areas adjoining the Lismore CBD and land zoned B2 Local Centre or B4 Mixed Use. Consider opportunities for housing expansion in villages, subject to being in keeping with character of village etc. Work with DP&I to allow detached dual occupancies on rural properties subject to satisfying prescribed criteria, including limit from good agricultural land, not to comprise rural character and incorporate shared access. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Marketing and education program to : target home buyers, house designers, builders and developers. encourage the community to balance housing wants and needs (i.e. housing types, size, design, materials, location and fit-outs) promote medium density housing as a desired form of housing, highlighting the current undersupply and potential investment opportunities. promote advantages and design features of well designed multi-unit living. encourage the housing and development industry to provide: affordable housing options for 1st home buyers (simple housing able to be extended later). eco-designed communities, including eco-housing and subdivisions. a range of good quality multi-unit housing suitable for families, couples, students and seniors on modest to low incomes. a range of high quality apartments attractive to professional couples and singles. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Outcome 10 Affordable and suitable housing options are available to sectors of the community that have specific housing needs that are not traditionally delivered through the open housing market, with particular focus on housing for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, indigenous people and people with a disability or mental illness. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Outcome 4 A mix of housing options (in terms of housing type and design, lot size, number of bedrooms, quality of fit out and dwelling tenure) is available and reflects the financial capacity of households with different income levels. Outcome 5 A mix of smaller dwelling types (e.g.. 1 or 2 bedroom detached houses, units, flats and apartments) is provided to reflect the increasing proportion of one and two person households. Vie Outcome 6 A range of housing options for seniors (e.g. retirement housing/living options and aged care facilities) are located close to support services, social facilities and public transport. Outcome 7 A range of low to moderate cost housing options are available close to shops, services, social facilities, employment, education facilities and public transport . This housing is supported by forms of short to long term assistance. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Partnerships Action 23 Identify Council and Crown land (or buildings) that can be leased or utilised by community housing providers and NGO’s for affordable and low cost housing partnership projects | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Possible aims of this group include: provide a forum for the housing and development industry and Council to discuss ways to improve the delivery of housing. spread new ideas, innovation and new technologies for housing work with designers through to builders to identify barriers to delivering different types of affordable housing and barriers to providing new innovative housing design and materials. develop an affordable housing project as a joint venture with a collective of local builders (e.g. a small infill development of 4-6 multi-unit dwellings). work with designers and project home builders to encourage the inclusion of secondary dwellings or dual occupancies into the design of 3 or more bedroom detached houses. work with project home companies to provide suitably designed housing that can be built on steeper land. encourage designers to incorporate into the design of multi-unit dwellings the key ideas and elements that home buyers seek in larger dwellings. link this group to architects, university research, builders and developers. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Outcome 2 Additional housing is provided within infill areas that are close to shops, community services and facilities, employment and transport options. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Lismore Housing Strategy 2012 | Outcome 7 A range of low to moderate cost housing options are available close to shops, services, social facilities, employment, education facilities and public transport . This housing is supported by forms of short to long term assistance. | Health and Wellbeing | Accessible healthy food retail | NSW | Lismore | Regional |