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 |
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| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | Council is working with AgTech Champion and DPC to promote Armidale as the Centre of Excellence in Agriculture, Technology and Innovation. Ongoing support of UNE Incubator. Renewed membership of Australian Smart Communities Association. Council is also working with a number of new businesses to the area that may benefit from marketing support. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | G2.4 Develop partnerships with local agencies, and UNE, to encourage careers for young people in the agricultural sector | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | Council has been working with the Armidale Livestock Selling Association (ALSA) to develop a business plan for both sites. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | Council is working closely with UNE Incubator and Agtech Cluster. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | Council is working with AgTech Champion and DPC to promote Armidale as the Centre of Excellence in Agriculture, Technology and Innovation. Ongoing support of UNE Incubator. Renewed membership of Australian Smart Communities Association. Council is also working with a number of new businesses to the area that may benefit from marketing support. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | G2.1 Partner with local livestock industry to ensure the ongoing growth and sustainability of the livestock trade, including a strategy for supporting the ongoing promotion and upkeep of local saleyards. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | G2.3 Encourage new innovations and technological applications, and work with partners to explore new opportunities and diversification relevant to primary industries, which create a point of difference for the region | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | G1.3 Continue to update and review legislated planning documents to ensure a variety of appropriate dwellings and housing affordability across the region | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | The building and development team continue to update and improve processes in light of new legislation at time this is slow due to other commitments however this is planned to improve on the coming year. | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | Council is working with AgTech Champion and DPC to promote Armidale as the Centre of Excellence in Agriculture, Technology and Innovation. Ongoing support of UNE Incubator. Renewed membership of Australian Smart Communities Association. Council is also working with a number of new businesses to the area that may benefit from marketing support. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | E1.1 Partner with local organisations and stakeholders to develop strategies for dealing with climate change impacts on the local agricultural sector | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | G2.3 Encourage new innovations and technological applications, and work with partners to explore new opportunities and diversification relevant to primary industries, which create a point of difference for the region | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | Work has been carried out on identifying environmentally sustainable practices that could be implemented within Council's operations. An EcoARC (Green Print) is being developed that will guide actions in this project area for both Council's activities and in collaboration with its community. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | Council has been working with the Armidale Livestock Selling Association (ALSA) to develop a business plan for both sites. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | G2.1 Partner with local livestock industry to ensure the ongoing growth and sustainability of the livestock trade, including a strategy for supporting the ongoing promotion and upkeep of local saleyards. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | E1.1 Partner with local organisations and stakeholders to develop strategies for dealing with climate change impacts on the local agricultural sector | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | Work has been carried out on identifying environmentally sustainable practices that could be implemented within Council's operations. An EcoARC (Green Print) is being developed that will guide actions in this project area for both Council's activities and in collaboration with its community. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 Part B – Statutory Information | E2.2 Provide specific educational programs on waste reduction and recycling, including vegetation recycling, and support these programs through increased recycling services across the region. During this period Council has continued to deliver community participation programs including: • Providing static displays at events. The displays incorporate waste minimisation, recycling collection and processing and using sustainable practices. • Providing presentations to community groups including Armidale Garden Club. • Conducting educational tours to better inform younger members of the community the importance of waste minimisation, recycling and recovery of waste for future reuse. Council also continued activities including: • A pilot study with High School Prefects to introduce a litter program where waste minimisation is achieved through appropriate recycling within the school environment. • A planned Waste Services Guide to assist householders to adopt the various methods for waste minimisation, recycling, recovery, and reuse opportunities that are currently provided by Council. • A compostable catering trial with the Seasons of New England event in Uralla. The trial will determine if the City to Soil composting process can convert compostable cups, plates, containers and utensils into A-grade compost. • Conducting waste facility tours including tours of existing facilities and the new landfill as part of our community engagement plan. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A РCommunity Report Card | A new eight-year Armidale Region Economic Development Strategy 20172025 was developed, based on the three pillars of the Armidale Region’s economy – agri-business, education and tourism. The Strategy provides a blueprint for enhancing the vibrancy and sustainability of the local economy and improve the Armidale Regional Council Annual Report 2017-2018 liveability of the new local government area as a whole. At the same time, it will foster prosperity and contribute to the wellbeing of all workers, visitors and residents. The new Strategy incorporates initiatives for the entire merged region and, following community consultation, it was adopted by Council in October 2017. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A РCommunity Report Card | Australia’s few remaining heritage pastoral homesteads and farms and is a major tourism attraction. Following the upgrades to the Homestead, visitor numbers are expected to increase from 10,000 visitors (2017) to 33,000 per year. It is expected to return approximately $6.5 million in additional tourism-related economic output for Armidale, as well as an estimated 16 new jobs, direct and indirect, and an estimated $3.5 million additional gross regional product | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A РCommunity Report Card | Australia’s few remaining heritage pastoral homesteads and farms and is a major tourism attraction. Following the upgrades to the Homestead, visitor numbers are expected to increase from 10,000 visitors (2017) to 33,000 per year. It is expected to return approximately $6.5 million in additional tourism-related economic output for Armidale, as well as an estimated 16 new jobs, direct and indirect, and an estimated $3.5 million additional gross regional product | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A – Community Report Card | Council funding supports Saumarez Homestead Tourism Project | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A РCommunity Report Card | Tourism in the Armidale Region will receive a boost from a new project set to expand the overnight accommodation and amenities of the popular Saumarez Homestead, following a contribution of $730,000 of funding from Council. The contribution was pledged towards the total project cost of $2.7 million, as part of a successful joint application with National Trust of Australia (NSW) to the Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund. Saumarez Homestead is one of | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A – Community Report Card | 2 saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A РCommunity Report Card | A new eight-year Armidale Region Economic Development Strategy 20172025 was developed, based on the three pillars of the Armidale Region’s economy – agri-business, education and tourism. The Strategy provides a blueprint for enhancing the vibrancy and sustainability of the local economy and improve the Armidale Regional Council Annual Report 2017-2018 liveability of the new local government area as a whole. At the same time, it will foster prosperity and contribute to the wellbeing of all workers, visitors and residents. The new Strategy incorporates initiatives for the entire merged region and, following community consultation, it was adopted by Council in October 2017. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A – Community Report Card | The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A – Community Report Card | 2642 Meals delivered | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A – Community Report Card | The Armidale community celebrated the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at its annual A Day in the Dale event, held in September 2017. The theme for the NAIDOC Week celebration was Our Languages Matter and events included a street march, official ceremony, a NAIDOC theme Armidale Regional Council Annual Report 2017-2018 speech, a flag raising ceremony, Elders Morning Tea and family activities in the park. Once again, A Day in the Dale was a huge success and provided the whole community the opportunity to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and celebrate with fun, food and entertainment. | Health and Wellbeing | Traditional food cultures | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A – Community Report Card | The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Annual Report 2017-18 www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au 1 Part A – Community Report Card | The expansion of Armidale’s awardwinning organics recycling scheme received a funding boost. with a $208,400 NSW Government Grant ensuring green waste processing operations can be bolstered at the Armidale Waste Management Facility. The increased capacity will enable the facility to accept green waste from major operators and additional households, and will create the operational efficiencies necessary for the City to Soil program to be expanded to other areas. including the Guyra community. City to Soil diverts thousands of tonnes of organic waste away from landfill in the Armidale region each year, by enabling residents to recycle their food scraps and other kitchen waste. It is combined with garden green waste to produce high quality compost for use by residents, community groups and commercial producers. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |