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 | Budget Adopted 62,816 | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Annual Report | Anneliese Simke from Nourish Backyard Food Gardens standing proudly in front of our healthy and bountiful food garden outside the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby. This is part of the Food Production on Public Land Project. In the garden Anneliese looks after a number of different edible plants, including lemongrass, makrut limes (leaf used in cooking), mint, oregano, violet and chives. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Annual Report | community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Food safety continued Health and safety Critical and major non- compliance outcome notifications (Number of critical noncompliance outcome notifications and major noncompliance outcome notifications about a food premises followed up / | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Towong | Regional |
| Annual Report | HEAD OF STOCK SOLD AT THE NARRABRI SALEYARDS | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Annual Report | At the Myocum Resource and Recovery Centre we installed a mobile aerated floor, or MAF, that is turning 3,000 tonnes of green waste into high quality beautiful compost that is being sold to the public and businesses. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Annual Report | community garden | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Food Safety Health and safety Critical and major non-compliance outcome notifications | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Towong | Regional |
| Annual Report | Implementing healthy choices food menus at Council's major facilities. | Health and Wellbeing | Healthy/sustainable LG food procurement policies | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Annual Report | Saleyards Capital Work Description Saleyards – Upgrade Drainage Systems from Saleyards and Truck Wash Saleyards – Yards painting and repairs (half deferred from 2017/18) Saleyards – Water Recycling Project Saleyards – Lighting Upgrade | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narrabri | Regional |
| Annual Report | A holistic grazing workshop was held on a local grazier’s farm in Myocum. The holistic grazing workshop was focused on training and consultation in the principles of Holistic Management including grazing and environmental management, goal setting, sustainable living, holistic financial planning and decision making. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Annual Report | Repairs to electricity supply Charles Street Poultry pavillion | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Performance Reporting Framework Indicators 2018/19 8. Food safety Service / Indicator / Measure Timeliness Time taken to action food complaints Number of days between receipt and first response action for all food complaints / Number of food complaints Service standard Food safety assessments (Number of registered class 1 food premises and class 2 food premises that receive an annual food safety assessment in accordance with the Food Act 1984 / Number of registered class 1 food premises and class 2 food premises that require an annual food safety assessment in accordance with the Food Act 1984) x 100 Service cost Cost of food safety service Direct cost of the food safety service / Number of food premises registered or notified in accordance with the Food Act 1984 Results 2016 0.00 2017 0.00 2018 1.00 2019 1.0 Comment There were two food complaints received in 2018/19. This compares to one food complaint received in 2017/18 and no food complaints received in 2016/17 and 2015/16. 100% 100% 100% 100% Food safety assessments have been undertaken for all registered premises across the reporting periods. $940 $1006 $980 $1014.73 Towong Shire had 88 registered premises in 2018/19. This compared to 88 in 2017/18, 84 in 2016/17 and 79 in 2015/16. These premises are widely dispersed throughout the Shire (over 6,635 square kilometres). As a result, significant travel costs and time are incurred to service all premises. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Towong | Regional |
| Annual Report | Further to this, Council introduced a number of financially supporting measures for farmers including the continuation of the 20% farming discount rate, waiver of fees for roadside grazing permits and the freezing of yard fees at the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Annual Report | 3.4.1.3 Investigate the establishment of a Food Hub at Tyagarah | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Annual Report | Saleyard operations revenue | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Service/indicator/measure Results 2016 [Number of critical non-compliance outcome notifications and major non-compliance notifications about a food premises followed up / Number of critical non-compliance outcome notifications and major non-compliance notifications about a food premises] x100 Results 2017 Results 2018 2019 Material Variations There were seven critical or major non-compliance outcome notifications issued in 2019. This compares to thirteen critical or major non-compliance outcome notifications issued in 2018. All notifications were followed up. Governance | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Towong | Regional |
| Annual Report | Continuing to manage the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange (GRLE) ensuring best value to the local livestock industry and ratepayers during a period of drought. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Annual Report | Replacement of 5 bridges in the Bangalow Agricultural Area | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Annual Report | Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT | This service protects the community’s health and wellbeing by coordinating food safety support programs, Tobacco Act activities and smoke free dining and gaming venue issues. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Towong | Regional |
| Annual Report | Effectively manage and operate the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange (GRLE) and develop a Report of Operations Progress Effectively managed and operated the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange and introduced a range of new initiatives to improve the communication and customer service for producers, agents and Status Completed Target 2018/19 Result Page 76 of 114 business plan and associated governance structures to Council's satisfaction. transporters including: -Securing Commonwealth funding to improve facilities and services at GRLE 2018 including perimeter fencing along the eastern boundary. -Launching the GRLE eNewsletter -Continuation of the GRLE fee freeze in 2019/20 -Introduction of ‘Sutto’s Market Summary’ available on GRLE’s Facebook page and website. -Expanding liveweight calf scales every Monday and Wednesday. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Annual Report | The Bangalow Bridges Replacement project saw the replacement of Booyong, Parkers, James, O'Meara's and Scarrabelottis bridges (located in the Bangalow agricultural area) with new steel bridges. This significant infrastructure project was funded by the Australian Government and the NSW Government as follows: $2.59 million from the Australian Government's Bridges Renewal Program $2.59 million from the NSW Government's Restart NSW Fixing Country Roads program. The economic benefits of replacing the five bridges include: new load limits of 44 tonnes per bridge meaning heavy vehicles will be able to better service agricultural industries. large trucks etc to make deliveries (i.e. water) to their rural residential properties. improved access for larger vehicles including waste and recycling trucks and emergency services such as the Rural Fire Service. improved access for school buses that currently cannot access some areas near Bangalow because of reduced load limits on bridges. improved access for maintenance, plant and equipment for local agribusinesses. improved connections for agribusiness to key freight networks, including Lismore, Casino and the Pacific Highway and airport and port facilities in Brisbane, Newcastle and Sydney; and reduced annual maintenance fees of approximately $65,000 per bridge per year. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Annual Report | Saleyards This service area refers to the Euroa Saleyards. The saleyards operate on an approximately one sale per month basis. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Annual Report | Further to this, Council introduced a number of financially supporting measures for farmers including the continuation of the 20% farming discount rate, waiver of fees for roadside grazing permits and the freezing of yard fees at the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Annual Report | We also replaced five old timber bridges in the Bangalow area to improve access for locals, as well as farmers, businesses, emergency services and water carriers. We dismantled the old bridges and installed steel bridges, over nine months, which was a major undertaking | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Annual Report | saleyards. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |
| Annual Report | Integrated Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange safety systems to align with Council’s OH&S vision and current OH&S Management System. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Wellington | Regional |
| Annual Report | 2.4.3.5 Undertake regular inspections of food premises to improve and maintain a high level of hygiene and food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Byron | Regional |
| Annual Report | Develop a program to provide incentives for improved farm management through use of whole farm plans, mitigation of effects of climate change 100% Council has partnered with the Arboretum, Landcare and CMN February – June 2019 offering facilities and the venue, to assist with the new Healthy Hectares course for small lot landowners new to the municipality. Team Leader Climate Change and Environment is attending North Eastern Dry Seasonal Conditions Coordination Group chaired by Agriculture Victoria to stay up to date with all information and incoming incentives, potential partnerships and activities for agricultural landholders in Strathbogie. Information has been communicated to all contacts regarding grants and rebates applicable. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | Victoria | Strathbogie | Regional |