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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | Maintain zero non-compliance at the Livestock Marketing Centre | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | ReAcqua’s Renewables in Agriculture Conference | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Wagga Wagga | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | Council continues to actively support, promote and provide assistance with a diverse range of community activities including a Christmas light and rural letterbox competition, carp muster fishing competition, Can-assist High Tea, Camp Quality road rally, StormCo, Life Charity Focus and Blue Sky Balls, Hospital Auxiliary fete, CWA Cultural Day, seniors week concert and morning tea as well as the annual Anzac Day events, Nyngan Show, Ag Expo, Duc | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Bogan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | Council continues to actively support, promote and provide assistance with a diverse range of community activities including a Christmas light and rural letterbox competition, carp muster fishing competition, Can-assist High Tea, Camp Quality road rally, StormCo, Life Charity Focus and Blue Sky Balls, Hospital Auxiliary fete, CWA Cultural Day, seniors week concert and morning tea as well as the annual Anzac Day events, Nyngan Show, Ag Expo, Duc | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bogan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018/2019 | Strategy 4.1.2 Support agricultural businesses so that they have the capacity to be a significant contributor to the local, regional and national economy. Activities 2019/20 i Maintain relationships with local agricultural businesses and lobby on behalf of local issues | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Bogan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Appledale Processors Co-op | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Australian National Field Days Committee | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Council’s planning staff made progress on dealing with a number of LEP amendments during the year, including changes designed to allow the continued development of Orange’s Artisan food and drink industry. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | 2.3.3 Increase use and functionality of the Orange Showground Increased usage over the past 12 months. Usage includes Food Markets, Roller Derby, Circus, Foodies Nights markets, training for sporting groups, Vintage Car Fair, Campdrafting and Professional Bull Riders Championship. | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Number of growers markets/local food retailers specialising in local food | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Orange Farmers Market | Economic Development | Public food markets and distributors | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Appledale Processors Co-op | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | 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 |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | 5.3 Work with government agencies and nonprofit organisations to reduce the incidence of homelessness by supporting the need for affordable and social housing | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | 5.3.1 Support agencies in delivering affordable and social housing Continued working with the Housing Plus agency to develop the proposed Domestic Violence Centre and additional housing thoughout Orange Exploring options with agencies such as Veritas House for increasing the availability and affordability of housing in Orange | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Council provide community services for people with disability – Meals on Wheels, social activities including transport. | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | • As well as staging the traditional ‘Paddock to Plate’ exhibition, the Orange Regional Museum | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Appledale Processors Co-op | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | FOOD Week | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Diwali Celebration 2018 | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Rainwater Tank for Bush Tucker Garden | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Number of instances drinking water guidelines not met Number of drinking water complaints | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Provide safe drinking and re-use water The continuous improvement approach adopted by Council for both drinking water and recycled water resulted in a number of positive outcomes in 2018/19. Drinking water treatment at the Icely Road Water Filtration Plant saw the upgrade of the south lagoon and a clarifier as examples, further securing the ability to deliver a high standard of drinking water. The planning phase for improving treated effluent was advanced with the delivery of a concept design for the UV treatment system at the Orange Sewage Treatment Plant. | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Loss of primary agricultural land through rezoning (ha) anduse conflict complaints (number) Loss of primary agricultural land through rezoning | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Council has partnered with a number of organisations to provide events and projects that raise awareness of and promote inclusion. These include annual Disability Expo; celebrations for International Day of People with Disability; Community Garden for people with disability; Orange Men’s Shed and Women’s Shed in partnership with a disability organisation; Employment Expo. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | The Cottage Community Garden continuing with a TAFE English for Speakers of our Language (ESOL) teacher attending, Mentor Connections volunteers, Live Better service users, Indigenous community members and Kinross Wolaroi students. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Rainwater Tank for Bush Tucker Garden | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Council has partnered with a number of organisations to provide events and projects that raise awareness of and promote inclusion. These include annual Disability Expo; celebrations for International Day of People with Disability; Community Garden for people with disability; Orange Men’s Shed and Women’s Shed in partnership with a disability organisation; Employment Expo. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | The Cottage Community Garden continuing with a TAFE English for Speakers of our Language (ESOL) teacher attending, Mentor Connections volunteers, Live Better service users, Indigenous community members and Kinross Wolaroi students. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Orange | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT Orange City Council report to the community 2018/19 | Drought Relief for Farming Families | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Orange | Regional |