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 2018 – 2019 | Ongoing. Landcare Support Officer actively involved in School curriculum, through Environmental Education Sites, Lake Cowal Conservation Centre and Hillview Park Community Garden. Completed Completed Community Gardens Re-launch completed. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | The valuation base used to calculate general rates for 2018/2019 was $6.852 billion (2017-2018 $6.113 billion). The 2018/2019 rate in the CIV dollar was 0.0021763 (20172018, 0.0023634). Residential Commercial/Industrial Farm/Rural | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | 11B1 Encourage local farmers to take on board latest farming practices Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre (TAIC) is managed as a joint venture between Temora Shire Council and FarmLink Research. The vision for TAIC is one of a respected Centre for Excellence for Mixed Farming Research and Development. Currently 24 research and development organisations are hosted at the site. There are over 14,000 trial plots on-site relating to cereal, canola and pasture varieties, nutrition, disease, weeds, carbon, growth regulants, farming systems, trace elements, time of sowing and water use efficiency. The Centre also provides numerous activities throughout the year such as Annual Farmlink Open Day, University Crop Competition, field days, crop walks, livestock workshops, training days and seminars. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Issuing and enforcement of permits for grazing, droving stock crossings and activities on Council land. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | 11B2 Ensure that the agricultural research station continues research for local needs Partnership continues between Farmlink and TSC for research through trial plots supported by commercial companies. Research areas covered at the Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre include maintaining profitable farming systems with retained stubble, profitable and sustainable sheep production in the mixed farming zone, strategic use of tillage within conservation farming, stubble burning, soil moisture, climate change and computer modelling relating to crop growth, water use and nitrogen demand. Benefits of the venture are that the research is typical of the Temora region (i.e. soil types, topography and rain fall). The venture is unique as it is a mixed farming research – 660Ha (600Ha arable) – 320Ha Commercial Crops and 200 Ha Pasture (Lucerne). All lots are on a four (4) year rotation plan. Farmlink have partnerships with Universities (Charles Sturt University, Australian National University & Melbourne University). | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Council has continued to have a strong focus on environment and sustainability, responding to ongoing recycling issues by approving a trial of a fourth kerbside bin, and conducting a community education program to improve waste separation and increase the use of the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | A Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment of more than $1.8 million has helped to drought proof field trials for cereals, oilseeds and pulses at the Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre, with works completed in 2018. The project saw the construction of a 100 megalitre dam with the capacity to irrigate 100 hectares of trials. The ageing administrative and sample processing infrastructure were also upgraded to stem escalating maintenance costs and reinvigorate the facilities; and the Trefle Exhibition Shed constructed to accommodate increased trial and farm equipment and allow for machinery, technology and other agricultural training activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable water management in food production | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | At least 80% of premises assessed for food safety 85% Achieved. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Ongoing. Landcare Support Officer actively involved in School curriculum, through Environmental Education Sites, Lake Cowal Conservation Centre and Hillview Park Community Garden. Completed Completed Community Gardens Re-launch completed. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | 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 | Moyne | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Develop partnerships with local health services to plan & implement key health promotion initiatives: injury prevention, farm/work safety promotion, cancer prevention (particularly skin cancer prevention) & active community (physical activity promotion and nutrition) | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Greater Hume | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | • Saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Food surveillance and sampling. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Engage the Community Health and Wellbeing Alliance in health promotion initiatives and support local, regional and national programs | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Greater Hume | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | 11B2 Ensure that the agricultural research station continues research for local needs Partnership continues between Farmlink and TSC for research through trial plots supported by commercial companies. Research areas covered at the Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre include maintaining profitable farming systems with retained stubble, profitable and sustainable sheep production in the mixed farming zone, strategic use of tillage within conservation farming, stubble burning, soil moisture, climate change and computer modelling relating to crop growth, water use and nitrogen demand. Benefits of the venture are that the research is typical of the Temora region (i.e. soil types, topography and rain fall). The venture is unique as it is a mixed farming research – 660Ha (600Ha arable) – 320Ha Commercial Crops and 200 Ha Pasture (Lucerne). All lots are on a four (4) year rotation plan. Farmlink have partnerships with Universities (Charles Sturt University, Australian National University & Melbourne University). | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Monitoring Food Safety Plan. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | For Council to be proactive in relation to environmental management practices 4.3.7.1.3 Undertake bi-annual home composting campaign Completed 100% Council’s waste strategy provides recommendations relating to the disposal of organic waste and advises that Council will investigate kerbside collection of organic waste. It was not possible to coordinate a home composting program in 2018/2019 however should funding opportunities present Council may apply for funding to hold future home composting training | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Greater Hume | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Temora Saleyards – Consider options for the long term use of land | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Service/Indicator/Measure 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 2017 2018 2019 Material Variations 1.00 1.00 2.00 93.88% 79.31% 84.89% $586.51 $547.42 $677.38 Variance primarily driven by a reduction in registered food premises. 100% 100% 100% | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Manage water resources and water quality responsibly DP Action Action Code Action Implement the program of works identified in the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan In conjunction with Riverina Water County Council investigate the future management of water supply assets in Greater Hume shire 4.3.6.1.1 Implement the program of works identified in the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan for 2017/2018 4.3.6.2.1 Completion of a feasibility study into the management of water assets within Greater Hume Shire by Riverina Water County Council | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Greater Hume | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | 11B2 Ensure that the agricultural research station continues research for local needs Partnership continues between Farmlink and TSC for research through trial plots supported by commercial companies. Research areas covered at the Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre include maintaining profitable farming systems with retained stubble, profitable and sustainable sheep production in the mixed farming zone, strategic use of tillage within conservation farming, stubble burning, soil moisture, climate change and computer modelling relating to crop growth, water use and nitrogen demand. Benefits of the venture are that the research is typical of the Temora region (i.e. soil types, topography and rain fall). The venture is unique as it is a mixed farming research – 660Ha (600Ha arable) – 320Ha Commercial Crops and 200 Ha Pasture (Lucerne). All lots are on a four (4) year rotation plan. Farmlink have partnerships with Universities (Charles Sturt University, Australian National University & Melbourne University). | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | This service protects the community’s health and well-being by coordinating food safety | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | Victoria | Moyne | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Continue to advocate, support and mentor the community based gymnasiums and gardens for health and wellbeing and community connectedness | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Greater Hume | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | A Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment of more than $1.8 million has helped to drought proof field trials for cereals, oilseeds and pulses at the Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre, with works completed in 2018. The project saw the construction of a 100 megalitre dam with the capacity to irrigate 100 hectares of trials. The ageing administrative and sample processing infrastructure were also upgraded to stem escalating maintenance costs and reinvigorate the facilities; and the Trefle Exhibition Shed constructed to accommodate increased trial and farm equipment and allow for machinery, technology and other agricultural training activities. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Monitor the accessibility of community based activities through support from the Alliance to provide feedback | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Greater Hume | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Four, weekly programs have been conducted at Platform Y over the last 12 months, including Culture and Performing Arts, two Hospitality groups and Gaming. The Youth Leadership Team continues to meet on a fortnightly basis. The Entrepreneur, Environment and Wellbeing Teams meet on an event basis, along with the Sound Technician mentoring group. The Hospitality Team has increased its focus on life skills including nutrition, financial literacy, hygiene, cooking and food safety. | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Continue to advocate, support and mentor the community based gymnasiums and gardens for health and wellbeing and community connectedness | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Greater Hume | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Provide inspections of food premises, including Scores on Doors Policy | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Temora | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Monitor the accessibility of community based activities through support from the Alliance to provide feedback | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Greater Hume | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Public Health • Food Control | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Temora | Regional |