Health Registration

 Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008

There are a range of businesses required to be registered under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, including:

• Beauty parlours
• Body waxing
• Colonic irrigation
• Hairdressers
• Nail treatment
• Piercing (ear, face and/or body)
• Tattooists
• Dry needling
• Accommodation

These businesses are inspected by Environmental Health Officers to make sure they comply with the relevant regulations and standards of practice. There are also a number of compliance issues and health standards to consider if you are running a personal care business. 

Exemptions

Businesses that do not require council registration:

• Solariums, Saunas, Floatation Tanks, Gymnasiums

• Massage

For more information, contact Public Health on 1300 368 333 or email.