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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | Ongoing support for Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre (6.3) 2.6 • Reseal internal sealed roads • Provide creek crossing to enable internal movement • Internal gravel road construction from creek crossing Construction of new sheep yards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | Ongoing support for Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre (6.3) 3.5 • Reseal internal sealed roads • Provide creek crossing to enable internal movement • Internal gravel road construction from creek crossing Construction of new sheep yards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | Page 12 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | 6.3: Commitment to the support of agriculture in Temora Shire DP Strategic Action Timeframe Ongoing support for Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre 2.6, | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | 6: Maintenance of infrastructure to support agriculture 6.1: Maintenance of infrastructure to support agriculture DP Strategic Action Timeframe Maintain key bridges and roads Create heavy vehicle routes to meet agricultural needs Commitment to the Alternate Heavy Vehicle Route around Temora (4.1) Develop a policy framework for heavy vehicle access (4.1) Support for NBN and other carriers to provide improved coverage (3.1) 2.6, 5.1 Undertake a program of network assessment (4.1) Undertake Fixing Country Roads/ Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program in accordance with the determined program (4.1) 1.8 Undertake Pavement rehabilitation/ Widening in accordance with the Pavement Rehabilitation/Widening Capital Works Program (4.1) 1.8 Undertake Regional Roads Program in accordance with the determined program (1.8) 4.1 Undertake Rural Sealed Roads upgrade and renewal in accordance with the Rural Sealed Roads Capital Works Program (1.8) 4.1 Undertake Rural Unsealed Roads upgrade and renewal in accordance with the Rural Unsealed Roads Capital Works Program (1.8) 4.1 | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | Ongoing support for Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre (6.3) 2.6 • Reseal internal sealed roads • Provide creek crossing to enable internal movement • Internal gravel road construction from creek crossing Construction of new sheep yards | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | Ongoing support for Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre (6.3) 3.5 • Reseal internal sealed roads • Provide creek crossing to enable internal movement • Internal gravel road construction from creek crossing Construction of new sheep yards | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | Page 12 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | Provide a monitoring programme of food premises annually | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | 6.2: Optimise the opportunities to develop agricultural industry DP Strategic Action Timeframe Attraction of agricultural based industry | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | 6.4: Develop a strategy to cope with the consolidation of farming enterprises DP Strategic Action Timeframe Monitor the impact of consolidation of farming enterprises | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Delivery Program 2019 – 2023 | Page 12 | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Economic Development – Development of strategic partnership with Farmlink to attract new industry and provide opportunities for existing industry through diversification | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Page | 67 | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Increase in partnership arrangements and facilities at TAIC | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Youth Hospitality Team to promote Youth team through catering and service opportunities | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Economic Development – Development of strategic partnership with Farmlink to attract new industry and provide opportunities for existing industry through diversification | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Lake Centenary – Provide GWCC drink station | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Increase in partnership arrangements and facilities at TAIC | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Commitment by Council to the Fight the Fruit Fly Committee | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Page | 4 | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Page | 5 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Temora Saleyards – Develop options for the long term use of land | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Provide budget to enable the continued operation of Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre including review of commercial partnership arrangements Provide comprehensive review of the operations of TAIC, considering Councils financial exposure and seeking additional revenue streams for TAIC | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Page | 4 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Temora Saleyards – Develop options for the long term use of land | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Page | 4 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temora Shire Council Operational Plan 2019-2020 | Provide inspections of food premises, including Scores on Doors Policy | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Temporary Food Business | Temporary Food Business – CP0037 1. POLICY OBJECTIVES 1.1 The purpose of this Policy is to: 1.1.1 Ensure that food safety standards are met and maintained to protect public health with regard to food businesses operating from Non-Fixed premises within the Wollondilly Shire Local Government Area. 1.1.2 Meet responsibilities of the Food Regulation Partnership (FRP) with NSW Food Authority and all relevant legislation. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Wollondilly | Metropolitan |
| Temporary Food Stalls Policy | The policy involves the adoption of the requirements outlined in the Australian Institute of Environmental Health "Temporary Food Premises Code" and Food Standards Code. This requires food handlers to undertake registration and Council staff carry out the inspection of temporary food premises, which is already required by legislation. Preparation of food for sale in any buildings, vehicles or stalls for public consumption must comply with the policy's guidelines set out in Council's "Information for Food Stall Holders" brochure. All food traders intending to sell food are required to fill out a registration of Temporary Food Premises and Food Vending Vehicles Application Form. This document would then need to be completed and sent to Council's Environment and Waste Branch where a stall registration number would be issued. Receipt and acknowledgement of registration will be sent back to the vendor and must be retained on the food premises during operation within the Hawkesbury City Council local government area. Registration would last for one year. Once the period of registration lapsed, a new application form would need to be completed and sent to Council. A temporary food premises fee of $82.65 (eighty-two dollars and sixty-five cents) per annum is applicable. This includes one inspection per year at the venue and any subsequent inspection at the place where the food is prepared within the boundaries of the Hawkesbury City Council Local Government Area. Any reinspections for recurring non-compliance shall incur a fee of $62.00 (sixty-two dollars). The fees are to be set annually in Council's fees and charges, after the required advertising and seeking of public comment, as required by the Local Government Act 1993. | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Hawkesbury | Metropolitan |