Tweed Shire Council

What you need to know

IMPORTANT: It is unconfirmed whether the $127/yr MFV/event fee is payable in addition to the $390/yr annual administration fee (1–5 food handlers), or whether it replaces it for event-only operators. Confirm with Council before paying: tweed@tweed.nsw.gov.au or 02 6670 2400. Also note: no public road trading is permitted in the Tweed LGA — events and markets only. FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from Tweed Shire Council online fees search facility): DEDICATED MFV/MARKET/EVENT FEE: Annual Fee — Temporary Food Business at Market and/or Event (Marquee/Mobile Food Van/Stall): $127/yr per financial year (GST-free). Flat rate — no risk-tier split. ANNUAL FOOD PREMISES ADMIN FEE (Food Act, all GST-free): Small home business: $131/yr. Small food business 1-5 food handlers: $390/yr. Medium 6-50 food handlers: $800/yr. Large 51+ food handlers: $3,500/yr. NOTE: Confirm with Council whether the $127 MFV/event fee is in addition to the $390 annual admin fee, or replaces it for event-only operators. INSPECTION FEES (GST-free): Standard inspection (first 45 min): $277. Each additional 15-min interval after 45 min: $93. INITIAL/FIT-OUT FEES (GST-free): Home Occupation Assessment: $392. Food Fit-Out Plan Processing and Inspection — Minor Works: $456; Standard Works: $546; Complex Works: $789. PRE-PURCHASE (GST-free): Inspection and report: $652. Letter/records search only: $279. CRITICAL RESTRICTION (confirmed from Council website July 2026): Tweed Shire Council does NOT permit the sale of food or drinks on public roads, streets or reserves — firm policy to protect nearby retailers and promote public safety. PERMITTED: private land (with written landowner permission — call duty planner 02 6670 2400 to confirm planning approvals); Council-approved markets and events only. EHO vehicle inspection required before trading. If garaged outside Tweed Shire, proof of home-council registration required. BORDER NOTE: Tweed Heads directly adjoins Gold Coast QLD — separate QLD registration required for any trading across the border. Covers Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah, Pottsville, Cabarita Beach areas. Food Safety Supervisor required for high-risk food. Contact: 02 6670 2400 or tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au.