Mount Alexander Shire Council
Mount Alexander Shire Council · VIC
What you need to know
Register via FoodTrader (foodtrader.vic.gov.au). Annual Food Act registration, valid calendar year, paid by 31 December. EHO inspection required for new mobile food businesses. SOT required via FoodTrader at least 1 business day before each event. Trading on Council-controlled land (parks, streetscapes) requires a separate local law permit. Castlemaine is a high-activity arts and food-culture town — Castlemaine State Festival and Saturday Farmers Market are major drawcards. Covers Castlemaine, Maldon, Chewton, Newstead, Harcourt areas. Food Act registration fees unconfirmed — contact Environmental Health on 5471 1700 for current Class 2/3 fee schedule.