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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019–20 | Develop and implement planning policies to increase affordable housing options | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019–20 | Progress improvements for identified project to safeguard continued provision of quality social housing for Waverley’s older people | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019–20 | This year sees the start of the development of a new Waverley Local Environment Plan as the centrepiece of work in the planning area. The initial components of this work are the preparation of the Local Strategic Planning Statement and a Local Housing Strategy to examine options for increasing affordable housing options in our community | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019–20 | 200 wormfarms or compost bins delivered to Waverley residents | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019–20 | Deliver compost revolution program to increase uptake of organics recycling by residents | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019–20 | Develop and deliver programs targeted at residents and businesses to reduce single-use plastics | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019–20 | Support the NSW Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019–20 | Undertake inspections to regulate food handling, sewerage, excessive noise and other issues | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Waverley | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Affordable rental housing Number of new dwellings approved Affordable rental housing units resulting from NSW Government operations including Redfern, Waterloo affordable housing levy – Urban Growth NSW Affordable rental housing units resulting from affordable housing levies in the council area | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Objective 8.2 The supply of affordable housing supports a diverse and sustainable community and economy. Code Action 8.2.1 8.2.2 Partnerships Planning Deliverables Continue to investigate opportunities to use City owned land for affordable housing delivered through partnerships with government, not for profits and the private sector. Use the planning system to facilitate affordable housing including maintaining existing programs, developing new programs, encouraging site specific opportunities and investigating innovative approaches. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Strategic Direction 8 Housing for a diverse community An increased supply of diverse and affordable housing for our rapidly growing community. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Number of meals provided through the City’s Meals on Wheels service | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Continue City Farm operations and establish farmers market and orchard. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Continue to implement priority actions from the Liveable Green Network, including the Footpath Renewal program, pedestrian and cycling safety improvements, new furniture installations, pedestrian lighting upgrades, installations of green verge/street gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Support and promote the development of community gardens, footpath gardening, and sites maintained and managed by community volunteer groups. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Continue to implement priority actions from the Liveable Green Network, including the Footpath Renewal program, pedestrian and cycling safety improvements, new furniture installations, pedestrian lighting upgrades, installations of green verge/street gardens | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Support and promote the development of community gardens, footpath gardening, and sites maintained and managed by community volunteer groups. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Develop and implement a service that offers residents the opportunity to participate in a trial food waste collection scheme. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Sydney | Metropolitan |
| OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019/20 | ED 4.3 Based on the outcome of ED 4.2 above, develop a capital works masterplan for the Saleyards. ED 4.3.1 Consider the cost and benefit of sealing the current carpark at the Saleyards to determine if it is viable to undertake. Code Action ED 4.3.1.3 Consider the cost and benefit of sealing the current carpark at the Saleyards to determine if it is viable to undertake. Responsibility Director Development, Planning & Regulatory Services Operational Plan Target If Council is successful with a grant application to partially seal the Saleyards carpark, that the project be completed by March 2020. ED 4.3.3 Investigate the cost of fencing and restricting access to the Saleyards to address potential lost revenue from the trans-shipment of stock. Code Action ED 4.3.3.2 Investigate the cost of fencing and restricting access to the Saleyards to address potential lost revenue from the trans-shipment of stock. Responsibility Director Development, Planning & Regulatory Services Operational Plan Target Additional revenue from the transshipment of stock is realised from 1 July 2020, if the cost of fencing and restricting access to the Saleyards are not found to be cost prohibitive. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Glen Innes Severn | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | 3d(i) Facilitate Agribusiness Workforce Forum EDO New and existing businesses Local producers and farmers | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Agribusiness Workforce Forum held | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | 3d(i) Facilitate Agribusiness Workforce Forum EDO New and existing businesses Local producers and farmers | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Home Care/COS Package Rates Personal Care – Per Hour Centre Based Respite – Per Hour Home Maintenance – Lawn Care – Per Hour Meals on Wheels – Main Meal Meals on Wheels – Dessert | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Agribusiness Workforce Forum held | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | 4e. Promote an environment that is conducive to the production of high quality fresh fruit and vegetables 4e(i) Engage with Shire producers and relevant research agencies to undertake Gap Analysis of essential requirements for high quality horticulture production | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Lobbying for improved water, energy and logistics for the Shire's agribusiness sector as required | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | Lobbying for improved water, energy and logistics for the Shire's agribusiness sector as required | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |
| Operational Plan 2019/20 | 2a(ii) Work with RMS to increase RMCC work leading to improvement in roads | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Carrathool | Regional |