Lake Macquarie City Council

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FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from Lake Macquarie City Council Fees & Charges — Environmental and Public Health Compliance + Tourism and Events sections): Annual Administration Charge (Food Regulation 2015 cl.15, all GST-free, charities/NFP school canteens exempt): Small ≤5 FTE: $390/yr. Medium 6–50 FTE: $600/yr. Large 50+ FTE: $1,320/yr. Annual MFV inspection: $318/visit. Reinspection (critical food handling): $318. Temporary Food Events admin fee: $318. Food Business at Temporary Events (combined admin + inspection): $939 — applies to event-only operators. Improvement Notice: $565. S68 PUBLIC LAND APPROVAL (GST-free): Principal Approval (home LGA): $318. Recognition of Approval (out-of-LGA vendors with home council approval): $159. EVENT SITE FEES (GST inclusive, Tourism & Events — for Council-run events): Major (5000+): $361/3x3m, $422/6x3m. Community (2000–5000): $325/3x3m, $361/6x3m. Local (under 2000): $122/3x3m, $146/6x3m. Annual renewal required. One vehicle per site limit on Council land. Operating hours restricted 7am–7pm on Council land. SOT required per trading location. Unannounced inspections may occur. Contact: 02 4921 0333.