• Labour hire law changes 2026

    From 1 June 2026, important changes will come into effect, impacting who is considered suitable to hold a labour hire licence, and on what basis.

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  • Latest LHA action in construction industry

    LHA has issued a notice to M1 TRADES & LABOUR PTY LTD advising that LHA intends to cancel their licence, providing the grounds for cancellation and an invitation to show cause why LHA should not do so.

  • Nine criminal charges filed against director of labour hire company for providing false information to LHA

    The nine charges carry a maximum combined penalty of over $250,000.

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  • Yarra valley orchard, allegedly unlicensed provider and director face legal action

    The legal action came in the same week as regulators hosted a forum for growers in Healesville, highlighting compliance issues in the region.

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Provider

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.

Provider

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.

Host

Worker

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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