The obligation
A person applying for a licence for a licensable food business must apply to the correct local government, and the application must state the applicant details the Act requires.
A business is licensable if it manufactures food or, unless a non-profit runs it, sells unpackaged food by retail, such as a restaurant, caterer or food vending machine. A non-profit's business is licensable if it sells meals it prepared at a particular place on at least 12 days each financial year. The application goes to the local government where fixed or temporary premises are or will be located, or for mobile premises to any local government where the business plans to operate.
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- A person applying for a licence for a licensable food business must apply to the correct local government, and the application must state the applicant details the Act requires.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Food Act 2006 (Qld) — Licensable Food Businesses is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2006 (QLD). The relevant provision is Chapter 3 § Pt 3.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Food Act 2006 (Qld) — Licensable Food Businesses is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2006 (QLD). In short, A person applying for a licence for a licensable food business must apply to the correct local government, and the application must state the applicant details the Act requires.
What changed recently?
Food Act 2006 (Qld) — Licensable Food Businesses was last updated on 19 October 2026.