Merri-bek City Council

What you need to know

IMPORTANT: Base Class 2 renewal fee jumped from $539 (2025-26) to $817 (2026-27) — a 52% increase. Non-compliant businesses pay significantly more. Register via FoodTrader (foodtrader.vic.gov.au). Formerly Moreland City Council — formally renamed Merri-bek in November 2022. Annual Food Act registration, valid calendar year, paid by 31 December. EHO inspection required for new mobile food businesses before registration is granted. SOT required via FoodTrader at least 1 business day before each trading event. Trading on Council land (parks, footpaths, reserves) requires a separate local law permit — contact Council on 9240 1111. Covers Coburg, Brunswick, Glenroy, Fawkner, Pascoe Vale, Hadfield areas — Brunswick and Coburg are high-activity food-truck precincts. FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from merri-bek.vic.gov.au): COMPLIANT BUSINESSES (inc. GST): Class 1 renewal $848; Class 2 renewal $817; Class 3/3A renewal $609. NON-COMPLIANT SURCHARGE (inc. GST): Class 1/2 non-compliant previous 12 months $1,030; non-compliant 2 consecutive years $1,265. Class 3/3A non-compliant previous 12 months $769; non-compliant 2 consecutive years $909. Businesses non-compliant for 3+ consecutive years may face additional enforcement action including suspension or revocation of registration. Contact: 03 9240 1111.