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 2017-2018 | Sheep EID Transition Project L | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Environmental awards Council’s innovation and excellence in environmental management continued to be recognised in 2017/18 through a number of awards. The WildThings program, which distributes stingless native bee hives and assists residents to convert unwanted swimming pools into ponds rich in biodiversity, won a Highly Commended award for Environmental Leadership and Sustainability at the Local Government Professionals Awards. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | part of the Rail Freight Alliance, campaign for improved rail freight and infrastructure. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Environmental grants totalling $46,700 were provided to community based organisations and individuals in 2017/18. The maximum funding for each project is $5000 and the scheme is funded through the Council’s Environmental Levy. Examples of projects previously funded include the purchase of native bee hives and greenhouses, bush regeneration, weed removal, bird surveys and recycling projects. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | SEEK FUNDING FOR REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES (ROAD AND RAIL) TO SECURE VIABLE MARKET ACCESS FOR BULOKE PRODUCTS. ACTIONS Seek funding to upgrade key freight routes and reduce first/last mile blockages. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Environmental Levy Community Small Grants Scheme 2017/18 | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | FOOD SAFETY Health and safety Critical and major non-compliance outcome notifications [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 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | New waste processing initiative Waste processing commenced at Woodlawn ecoprecinct at Tarago, NSW, resulting in a further 3,000 tonnes of waste destined for landfill sorted to remove organics for compost and used for mine site rehabilitation. Woodlawn eco-precinct showcases innovative ideas on sustainability including a bioreactor; aquaculture, agriculture and horticulture areas; a mechanical and biological treatment facility and a windfarm. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | FOOD SAFETY 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] x100 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] Health and safety Critical and major non-compliance outcome notifications [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 | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Buloke | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | WildThings program The popularity of the WildThings program continued in 2017/18 with another 86 stingless native bee hives distributed within Ku-ring-gai. A total of 1,264 native bee hives have now been distributed (764 in Kuring-gai and 500 across Sydney). | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | A composting workshop was conducted with 28 Ku-ring-gai attendees. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Compost Revolution, offering subsidised compost bin or worm farms and online tutorials | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Through the Compost Revolution program, 72 worm farms and 181 compost bins were distributed, diverting 27.2 tonnes of organic waste from landfill. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Turramurra Spring Community Garden Open Day | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | 2017 LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards Communication, Education and Empowerment category Winner Division C and Overall Category – WildThings Bees and Biodiversity Program Council received both awards for its WildThings native bee hive placement program. The program has increased bee populations leading to enhanced urban biodiversity within Ku-ring-gai and the Sydney metropolitan area, the pollination of local plants and food crops and an increase in positive relationships between the community and environment. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Environmental awards Council’s innovation and excellence in environmental management continued to be recognised in 2017/18 through a number of awards. The WildThings program, which distributes stingless native bee hives and assists residents to convert unwanted swimming pools into ponds rich in biodiversity, won a Highly Commended award for Environmental Leadership and Sustainability at the Local Government Professionals Awards. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Environmental grants totalling $46,700 were provided to community based organisations and individuals in 2017/18. The maximum funding for each project is $5000 and the scheme is funded through the Council’s Environmental Levy. Examples of projects previously funded include the purchase of native bee hives and greenhouses, bush regeneration, weed removal, bird surveys and recycling projects. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Environmental Levy Community Small Grants Scheme 2017/18 | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | WildThings program The popularity of the WildThings program continued in 2017/18 with another 86 stingless native bee hives distributed within Ku-ring-gai. A total of 1,264 native bee hives have now been distributed (764 in Kuring-gai and 500 across Sydney). | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Water Sensitive Cities Policy – we are responding to the issues of water conservation and water security, flooding risks, degradation of urban waterways and rising temperatures in a way that enhances the liveability, productivity, resilience and sustainability of Ku-ring-gai | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | A composting workshop was conducted with 28 Ku-ring-gai attendees. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | A total of 16 Boomerang Bag stations across Council facilitate the use of reusable bags instead of single use plastic bags for staff shopping. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Compost Revolution, offering subsidised compost bin or worm farms and online tutorials | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Container recycling Council supported the NSW Government’s Return and Earn container recycling scheme. Under the scheme consumers can return eligible containers to collection points and receive a 10c payment for each container deposited. The Ku-ring-gai LGA has overthe-counter collection points at City Golf, Pacific Highway, Gordon and the IGA at St Ives. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Corporate sustainability initiatives Council’s Corporate Sustainability Action Plan continues to drive corporate sustainability initiatives across Council’s organisation. Examples include installation of waste recycling stations, in Council’s staff work areas, that include organic waste and soft plastic recycling as well as the replacement of old printers and copiers with paper and energy saving devices. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | New waste processing initiative resulted in a further 3,079 tonnes of landfill waste sorted to remove organics and compost and used for mine site rehabilitation. See p132 | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | New waste processing initiative Waste processing commenced at Woodlawn ecoprecinct at Tarago, NSW, resulting in a further 3,000 tonnes of waste destined for landfill sorted to remove organics for compost and used for mine site rehabilitation. Woodlawn eco-precinct showcases innovative ideas on sustainability including a bioreactor; aquaculture, agriculture and horticulture areas; a mechanical and biological treatment facility and a windfarm. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Organic waste recycling Council’s recycling of its own organic waste has resulted in two tonnes of organic waste being diverted from landfill annually. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Sustainable Event Management Policy Council adopted a policy for Council events which promotes and encourages sustainable practices, such as reusable or biodegradable cups and crockery, promotional material made from recycled products, responsible waste disposal and recycling and public transport options to and from events. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 | Through the Compost Revolution program, 72 worm farms and 181 compost bins were distributed, diverting 27.2 tonnes of organic waste from landfill. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Ku-ring-gai | Metropolitan |