• Penalties of $91,000 for Queensland business and director who advertised unlicensed

    The business advertised on Facebook and its website for labour hire services in horticulture and meat processing.

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  • Mildura citrus growers on notice, after alleged non-compliance found at LHA site visits

    Investigations are ongoing into alleged non-compliance uncovered by LHA officers.

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  • New LHA communication campaign asks labour hire hosts “have you checked the licence?”

    The campaign launches in August across digital, radio, social and traditional media.

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  • LHA News: August 2025

    Penalties imposed for unlicensed advertising / Non-compliance alleged after Mildura farm visits / Updated guidance for security industry

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Provider

Labour hire providers are businesses that supply workers to other businesses. To operate legally in Victoria, providers must be licensed. Serious penalties apply to unlicensed providers.

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Host

Host

Hosts are businesses that engage labour hire providers to supply workers. Hosts must only work with licensed providers. Serious penalties apply for engaging unlicensed providers.

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Worker

Labour hire workers should be employed by licensed providers who comply with workplace, taxation and health and safety laws. Need our help? Call us on 1300 545 200. Interpreters are available.

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