The local government body that registers, inspects and enforces food safety law for most food businesses in its area.
Councils take notifications, register food businesses, inspect premises, respond to complaints and issue enforcement notices under the state or territory Food Act.
No. FSANZ writes the national standards, the state or territory sets the law, and the local council usually enforces it on the ground.
Most do, but some higher-risk sectors deal with a state authority instead, and mobile businesses often work with a single home council.
Council environmental health officers, acting as authorised officers under the Food Act, usually carry out inspections.
Contact your council directly or check its website, as notification, registration and fee requirements vary between councils.