TASMANIA MARKET OPERATORS HANDBOOK SECTION

A. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (TAS) 1. Public Land (council land, streets, parks, reserves) Events, markets and food-related activities on public land in Tasmania generally require public liability insurance, often with minimum coverage of AUD 20 million, depending on council conditions. Example: Hobart City Council requires public liability insurance of at least AUD 20 million for outdoor dining permits and event-related activities on council land. (hobartcity.com.au) For temporary food businesses using council land (markets, fairs, public events), local councils require proof of current public liability insurance as part of the temporary food business notification process. Example: City of Launceston Temporary Food Business Form. (launceston.tas.gov.au) 2. Private Land (private venues, private commercial spaces, farms) Insurance requirements on private land are contractual between the organiser and landowner. Food businesses operating from private venues must still comply with Food Act 2003 (Tas) registration requirements and may require insurance depending on food-business registration agreements. (health.tas.gov.au) B. STALL LAYOUTS & SITE DESIGN 1. Public Land Temporary food stalls must comply with the structural and operational requirements defined under Tasmania’s Food Act 2003 and the FSANZ Food Standards Code, including: • adequate hand-washing facilities • appropriate shelter/cover • potable water availability • protection of food from contamination • appropriate refuse and wastewater systems (dhhs.tas.gov.au) Councils require stall layout information in event or temporary food-business applications. Example: Hobart City Council Temporary Food Stalls page includes layout and structural requirements. (hobartcity.com.au) 2. Private Land Private-land markets must still maintain stall structures that comply with food-safety regulation if food is sold. For non-food stalls, layout requirements come from venue rules, building safety constraints, and WHS requirements (national Work Health and Safety framework adopted by Tasmania). (worksafe.tas.gov.au) C. TRAFFIC FLOW (PEDESTRIAN & VEHICLE) 1. Public Land Markets/events impacting public roads may require a Road Closure Permit or Traffic Management arrangements through the local council or the Department of State Growth. (transport.tas.gov.au) Councils may require event organisers to submit: • pedestrian movement diagrams • vehicle bump-in/out schedules • marshal / traffic control arrangements Example: Hobart City Council events guidelines specify requirements for events on Council land. (hobartcity.com.au) 2. Private Land Traffic flow on private land is governed by site safety rules and Tasmanian WHS legislation frameworks. If access requires use of public roads (entrance/exits, signage, or crowd spillover), road-use permits or council approvals may still apply. (transport.tas.gov.au) D. COUNCIL APPROVAL PROCESSES 1. Public Land Temporary Food Business Notification All temporary food businesses (including market stalls, mobile vendors, and event-based food sellers) must register or notify under the Food Act 2003 (Tas) with the local council. (health.tas.gov.au) Examples: Hobart City Council requires notification and approval before selling food at an event or market. (hobartcity.com.au) City of Launceston provides Temporary Food Business Registration Application for events/markets. (launceston.tas.gov.au) Market / Event Permits Events held on council land generally require an event permit, which may include providing: • site maps • stall layouts • risk documentation • proof of insurance (hobartcity.com.au) 2. Private Land Markets held on private land may still require: • food-business registration (if food is sold) • building/planning approvals depending on land zoning and land-use Land-use assessments fall under planning provisions administered by local councils in Tasmania. (planningreform.tas.gov.au) E. VOLUNTEERS vs STAFF Food-safety regulation applies equally regardless of whether food handlers are volunteers or paid staff — all temporary food businesses must comply with the Food Act 2003 (Tas) and FSANZ Food Standards requirements. (health.tas.gov.au) General workplace health and safety obligations fall under Tasmania’s WHS framework, which applies to organisations engaging volunteers in activities that may pose risks. (worksafe.tas.gov.au) F. SAFETY + FOOD SAFETY + EVENT REQUIREMENTS 1. Temporary Food Premises & Food Safety All food sold at a market or event must comply with the Food Standards Code, including: • temperature control • hygiene requirements • contamination prevention • suitable water supply • proper waste & wastewater handling (foodstandards.gov.au) Councils such as Hobart require hand-washing facilities, adequate protection from the elements, and proper waste handling as part of temporary food stall approval. (hobartcity.com.au) 2. Event Safety (Markets, Fêtes, Fairs & Public Events) For events held on public land, many councils require: • waste management plans • amenities plans • site mapping • emergency access considerations Example: Hobart’s “Organising an Event” guidelines. (hobartcity.com.au) Mobile food businesses trading at festivals/events must comply with food regulations administered by councils. Industry guidance: Tasmanian Small Business Council mobile food guidelines. (tsbc.org.au) REFERENCE LIBRARY — TASMANIA (OFFICIAL LINKS) Food Business Registration — Food Act 2003 (Tas) https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/food-safety/food-business Temporary Food Premises — FSANZ national guidelines https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/business/food-safety/temporary-food-premises Hobart City Council — Temporary Food Stalls (requirements & forms) https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Health-and-Safety/Food-Safety/Temporary-Food-Stalls Hobart City Council — Organising an Event on Public Land https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Events-and-Communications/Organising-an-Event Launceston City Council — Food Safety & Temporary Food Business Registration https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Community/Health-and-Safety/Food-Safety WorkSafe Tasmania — WHS Framework https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/health-and-safety Department of State Growth — Road/Traffic Permits https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/roads_and_traffic_management/permits State Planning Provisions — Tasmanian Government https://planningreform.tas.gov.au/planning-reforms/state-planning-provisions Tasmanian Small Business Council — Mobile Food Businesses in Tasmania (industry guidance) https://tsbc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Mobile-Food-Business-in-Tasmania_3.pdf