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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| 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program | Compliance and Enforcement Policy – Food Safety in Fairfield City | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program | Monitor and enforce regulatory and compliance laws within Fairfield City for environmental and public health standards. T T SSEPH01 SSEPH02 T T T T T % Environmental and public health investigations initiated within the agreed timeframe. % Food premises inspected that met compliance. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program | A unique and energetic city as a destination for food and leisure activities | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Fairfield | Metropolitan |
| 2018 EMPLOYMENT LANDS FOCUS AND STRATEGY | The core objective of the development of Employment Lands within the Region is to promote and encourage business, industry and commercial pursuits to stimulate net jobs growth in the Narromine region and build on existing industry sectors and resource strengths. Actions 1.1 Provide input to the LEP review in 2018/2019 1.2 Continue to liaise with existing developers of Employment Lands 1.3 Continue to discuss the options for developing employment Lands related to the Agricultural Industry with developers 1.4 Work to develop existing priority area, areas of natural strength and business opportunities identified in the Narromine Economic Development Strategy, Regional Economic Development Strategy and other strategic documents. Timeline Partners June 30 2019 Community Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Developers State Government Local land owners State Government Federal Government Economic Development Group Community State Government Federal Government | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| 2018 EMPLOYMENT LANDS FOCUS AND STRATEGY | Larger Lot Agricultural Related Industrial Lands In order to take advantage of the strong agribusiness in the area, transport links, proximity to Dubbo and the emergence of mining, Narromine Shire Council is working collaboratively with other stakeholders to attract industry, generate jobs and grow the population. Council are keen to explore development opportunities that leverage off Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) Inland Rail project and have undertaken a high-level study of available options and engaged with industry to gain feedback on their current operations and the presented options. With Narromine having existing rail lines to the west, south, east and the proposed Inland Rail running to the north, Council are investigating development adjacent to an existing or proposed rail line that can leverage off the expanded freight potential offered by Inland Rail. The proposal is for a 40+ year development consisting of an Industrial Precinct and Freight Exchange with infrastructure such as roads, hardstand, rail sidings and utilities developed as part of an overall master plan. Initial studies regarding the opportunities for an Industrial Precinct and Freight Exchange have been undertaken. As well as the opportunities that may exist along the existing and future rail corridor there are other opportunities for Agricultural Land to be developed for Agriculture related industrial land. This is further discussed within Appendix A. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| 2018 EMPLOYMENT LANDS FOCUS AND STRATEGY | Larger Lot Agricultural Related Industrial Lands In order to take advantage of the strong agribusiness in the area, transport links, proximity to Dubbo and the emergence of mining, Narromine Shire Council is working collaboratively with other stakeholders to attract industry, generate jobs and grow the population. | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| 2018 EMPLOYMENT LANDS FOCUS AND STRATEGY | The core objective of the development of Employment Lands within the Region is to promote and encourage business, industry and commercial pursuits to stimulate net jobs growth in the Narromine region and build on existing industry sectors and resource strengths. Actions 1.1 Provide input to the LEP review in 2018/2019 1.2 Continue to liaise with existing developers of Employment Lands 1.3 Continue to discuss the options for developing employment Lands related to the Agricultural Industry with developers 1.4 Work to develop existing priority area, areas of natural strength and business opportunities identified in the Narromine Economic Development Strategy, Regional Economic Development Strategy and other strategic documents. Timeline Partners June 30 2019 Community Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Developers State Government Local land owners State Government Federal Government Economic Development Group Community State Government Federal Government | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| 2018 EMPLOYMENT LANDS FOCUS AND STRATEGY | Larger Lot Agricultural Related Industrial Lands In order to take advantage of the strong agribusiness in the area, transport links, proximity to Dubbo and the emergence of mining, Narromine Shire Council is working collaboratively with other stakeholders to attract industry, generate jobs and grow the population. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| 2018 EMPLOYMENT LANDS FOCUS AND STRATEGY | The core objective of the development of Employment Lands within the Region is to promote and encourage business, industry and commercial pursuits to stimulate net jobs growth in the Narromine region and build on existing industry sectors and resource strengths. Actions 1.1 Provide input to the LEP review in 2018/2019 1.2 Continue to liaise with existing developers of Employment Lands 1.3 Continue to discuss the options for developing employment Lands related to the Agricultural Industry with developers 1.4 Work to develop existing priority area, areas of natural strength and business opportunities identified in the Narromine Economic Development Strategy, Regional Economic Development Strategy and other strategic documents. Timeline Partners June 30 2019 Community Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Developers State Government Local land owners State Government Federal Government Economic Development Group Community State Government Federal Government | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Narromine | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Strategic Objective 4: Building on our agricultural and business strengths and supporting economic development. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Strategic Objective 4: Building on our agricultural and business strengths and supporting economic development. | Economic Development | Local food producers | Victoria | West Wimmera | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Strategy 1.8 Advocate for and support the provision of affordable housing in our towns and villages 2018/19 Operational Plan Activity 1 8 1 1 8 2 e e lop concept plan or Stage o Snow i ew state o y t e S o e rn ent to prioritise social an a or a le ousing irector Assets an n rastructure irector Assets an n rastructure 100 10 uthorising fficer Progress Status Co plete rogressing Comment The development of concept plans for Stage 3 of the Snowview Estate will be finalised su ect to e an to e p an t e e e lop ent Assessing t e e an an opportunities or a or a le ousing is ongoing is inclu ing assessing t e e an to procee wit t e ne t stage o t e Snow View state an a re i ew o ousing nee s in atlow | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 5178 No. Meals on wheels in 2017 | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Recognising our Volunteers | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Tumbarumba Community Small Grants | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 2 1 19 A o cate or increase eral ani al control to etter support t e agricultural in ustry | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Statement of External Bodies, Companies and Partnerships During 2019-19 22 external bodies were Section 355 Committees of Snowy Valleys Council. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | Statement of External Bodies, Companies and Partnerships During 2019-19 22 external bodies were Section 355 Committees of Snowy Valleys Council. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | A o cate or a anual container eposit syste in u aru a | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | acilitate waste recycling progra at co unity e e nts | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 2 2 Support un ing applications an pri a te sector in e st ent in touris e p eriences t at capitalise on t e natural eauty o t e area | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 2 1 or wit local c a pions to assist in uil ing o entu an participation in a lue a e oo an wine enterprises | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | 1.8 Advocate for and support the provision of affordable housing in our towns and villages | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | 5178 No. Meals on wheels in 2017 | Health and Wellbeing | Nutrition in vulnerable populations | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | Advocate for a manual container deposit system in Tumbarumba | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | Deliver swimming pool safety, fire safety, food safety inspections and advice | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 – 2021 DELIVERY PROGRAM | Saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Snowy Valleys | Regional |
| 2018 / 2019 A NNUA L R E POR T | Agriculture;  A range of economically, environmentally and socially sustainable initiatives to enhance agricultural opportunities across the Kyogle LGA and further strengthen the region  Effective integration of agriculture with other complimentary activities that may leverage improved social and economic advantage for the community and act as a driver for improved prosperity | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| 2018 / 2019 A NNUA L R E POR T | Council awarded a place in the NSW Healthy Towns Challenge | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |