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 2018 – 2019 | Food Inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Lockhart | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Install drinking stations along shared paths | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Secure a reliable water supply for Gum Bend Lake. Lobby directly and participate in regional group meetings and provide information and submissions as applicable e.g. involvement and advocacy in development of next water sharing plan. Investigate ground water options | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Outcome 6.6: Community Gardens in the towns CSP No Delivery Program Action (2017/2021) 6.6.1 Develop community Gardens in Lake Cargelligo and Condobolin. Operational Plan Action Performance Measure Acquire Sites for community gardens Construct community garden Establish S355 committees Investigate location for gardens and engage community interest for committee to manage gardens. Responsible Officer DIS Status as at 30 June 2019 Not yet done. Not yet done. Not yet done. | Sustainability and Environment | Food production on LG land | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Outcome 6.6: Community Gardens in the towns CSP No Delivery Program Action (2017/2021) 6.6.1 Develop community Gardens in Lake Cargelligo and Condobolin. Operational Plan Action Performance Measure Acquire Sites for community gardens Construct community garden Establish S355 committees Investigate location for gardens and engage community interest for committee to manage gardens. Responsible Officer DIS Status as at 30 June 2019 Not yet done. Not yet done. Not yet done. | Sustainability and Environment | Home and community gardening | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Follow up on the possibility of starting a feedlot in the shire. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Lamb feedlot established at Kiacatoo. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Not yet commenced. Resistance from Agriculture sector and agents to removal of saleyards | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Graincorp Regeneration Project in planning stage. Council supported request for closure of rail crossing at Silo Road. Joint application to Annual Report 2018/19 29 NSW Fixing Country Roads for upgrades to intersections along Henry Parkes Way (at Silo Road & Kiacatoo Road) | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Liaise with Graincorp to investigate the possibility of upgrading the Grain receiving terminals at Lake Cargelligo and Condobolin. | Sustainability and Environment | Strengthen food chain connections/distribution | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Award-winning Eat the Street Eat the Street Lismore again attracted huge crowds to the CBD for a celebration of food, entertainment, music and cooking demonstrations this year. Held in March 2019, two main streets in the CBD were closed to traffic and transformed into a sea of marquees showcasing regional cuisine, boutique beverages and stalls brimming with local artisan products. Key drawcards this year also included a masterclass with celebrity chef, Matt Golinski, a foraging tour with local forager Peter Hardwick, and a mixology masterclass with The Loft’s head mixologist, Howard Johnson. In the past year, Lismore’s annual celebration of culinary delights has continued to sweep up awards, winning: SILVER at the 2018 NSW Tourism Awards HIGHLY COMMENDED Local Economic Contribution nod at the 2019 LG Professionals Excellence Awards DID YOU KNOW? 26,264 people attended the fifth Eat the Street Lismore food festival in March 2019 | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Ground water options were not investigated further as they were deemed not viable. Opportunity to purchase a high security licence through the Drought Communities program was rejected by the Grant body. Establishment of a reserve fund for the future purchase of a High Security Water licence. | Sustainability and Environment | Food supply and food system resilience | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Lismore’s annual celebration of street food and culinary delights, Eat the Street, won SILVER at the 2018 NSW Tourism Awards and HIGHLY COMMENDED at the 2019 LG Professionals Excellence Awards. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Our iconic Eat the Street Festival has again won plaudits around the country, taking out Silver at the 2018 NSW Tourism Awards and a Highly Commended at the 2019 Local Government Professionals Excellence Awards. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Support was also provided to landholders through four field days, covering topics such as low-cost approaches to restore rainforest and koala habitat, enhancing native bee habitat, sustainable grazing, and camphor laurel management. | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | We have also grown the heart of Lismore by supporting our local small businesses through rebuilding communication and engagement, while continuing to promote award winning events like Eat the Street | Health and Wellbeing | Education/events on food system issues | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Installed water stations in Woodlark Street in September 2018 to provide people with access to free drinking water | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | New water stations were installed in Woodlark Street to provide people with access to free drinking water | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Key Highlights A total of 31 new individual landholder projects commenced through the Rural Landholder Initiative, with a total on-ground investment of $118,491. | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Rural Landholder Initiative In 2018-19, a total of 31 new individual landholder projects commenced through two fresh rounds of the RLI, with on-ground investment totalling $118,491. These rounds were supported by a NSW Government Environment Trust grant, which contributed a total of $70,000 to the Initiative. Support was also provided to landholders through four field days, covering topics such as low-cost approaches to restore rainforest and koala habitat, enhancing native bee habitat, sustainable grazing, and camphor laurel management. In addition, three rural industry partnership projects progressed through the RLI, including with the North Coast Meat Co-operative to engage with graziers on healthy soil and water; with Golden Grove Inc on the benefits of biodiversity for tea tree plantations; and with the Australian Native Bee Company and macadamia growers on enhancing native bee habitat to support macadamia production. This brings the total number of projects which have commenced through the RLI to 80 since the program began in 2016. 26,850 trees planted 130 hectares under ecological restoration 8.7km of riparian habitat restoration The Rural Landholder Initiative is a major project of the Biodiversity Management Strategy launched in 2016. Council staff work with landholders to improve biodiversity and increase farm health and productivity. 25 field days $413,000 public funds matched by landholders’ in-kind efforts exceeding $545,000 value | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Key drawcards this year also included a masterclass with celebrity chef, Matt Golinski, a foraging tour with local forager Peter Hardwick, | Sustainability and Environment | Agrobiodiversity and wild foods | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | In addition, three rural industry partnership projects progressed through the RLI, including with the North Coast Meat Co-operative to engage with graziers on healthy soil and water; with Golden Grove Inc on the benefits of biodiversity for tea tree plantations; and with the Australian Native Bee Company and macadamia growers on enhancing native bee habitat to support macadamia production. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Support was also provided to landholders through four field days, covering topics such as low-cost approaches to restore rainforest and koala habitat, enhancing native bee habitat, sustainable grazing, and camphor laurel management. | Sustainability and Environment | Animal husbandry | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | $2.5m increase in waste recycling revenues due to the commencement of the container deposit scheme. | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | In July 2018, Council resolved to develop a policy regarding phasing out single-use plastics at all Council venues and events sponsored by Council by July 2020 | Food Waste | Food losses and food waste | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | 445 food safety inspections | Food Quality and Safety | Education on/enforce food safety regulations | NSW | Lismore | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Promote Farm Tours | Economic Development | Local food initiatives for economic development | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Follow up on the possibility of starting a feedlot in the shire. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| Annual Report 2018 – 2019 | Not yet commenced. Resistance from Agriculture sector and agents to removal of saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Lachlan | Regional |
| ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019 | Implement a targeted agribusiness promotional program and develop an investment strategy supporting new agricusiness in Forbes | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Forbes | Regional |