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Vending Machines for Schools Australia — Compliance, Products & Contracts

State-by-state healthy canteen policy, what's allowed in a school vending machine, and how to structure the contract.

10 February 2026 · 8 min read

The regulatory layer Every state has a Healthy Canteen Strategy (NSW, VIC, QLD Smart Choices, etc.) with GREEN/AMBER/RED food classifications that apply to vending.

GREEN sellers Bottled water, milk, 99% juice, compliant protein/oat bars, baked snacks under sugar/fat thresholds.

Contract structure 12-month term, revenue share or fixed fee to P&C, product mix signed off by school.

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