Cafés & restaurants compliance in Australian Capital Territory

Register for ACT portable long service leave (hospitality / beauty)

ACT extends portable LSL to cafés, restaurants, accommodation, hair and beauty from 1 January 2027 (deferred from 1 July 2026).

Hold valid liquor licence (state liquor licensing)

Liquor sale / supply requires state-issued licence; multiple categories.

Honour consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law

Goods and services supplied to consumers come with automatic statutory guarantees that cannot be excluded.

Appoint a certified Food Safety Supervisor (FSS)

Food businesses serving ready-to-eat food must have a trained FSS reasonably available.

Comply with Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL)

From 25 February 2026, allergen labelling must use plain English and a standardised format.

Implement Food Safety Management Tool (Standard 3.2.2A)

Category 1 food businesses must use a Food Safety Management Tool to verify critical controls.

Implement Food Safety Program where prescribed (Standard 3.2.1)

High-risk food businesses must implement a documented Food Safety Program audited by a recognised food safety auditor.

Avoid unfair contract terms in standard form consumer & small business contracts

From November 2023, unfair contract terms carry pecuniary penalties — up to $100M per term (from 28 March 2026).

RSA + RCG mandatory training (liquor + gaming)

Staff serving alcohol or in gaming venues need RSA / RCG certificates.