Welcome to the April 2025 edition of LHA News
Day of action in horticulture identifies alleged non-compliance / Important changes for security industry coming in June
Latest News
Alleged non-compliance identified at Yarra Valley farms in multi-agency day of action
Alleged non-compliance included unlicensed labour hire and illegal phoenix activity.
Important changes for the security industry come into effect in June
The changes include new licensing requirements for independent contractors and additional reporting requirements when subcontracting.
Protect your business: The importance of choosing the right adviser
The right advice is essential for labour hire providers to meet their legal obligations.
LHA payment methods have recently changed for all transactions
Review your saved payment information to avoid any disruption to your licence.
LHA’s engagement activities in April include a webinar for accountants and tax agents
March’s engagement activities included regional sessions in Cobram and Wodonga for hosts and providers.
Details of all providers subject to licensing action in February 2025
LHA highlights licensing actions each month, to increase industry transparency and to inform and assist businesses with compliance.
Welcome to the March 2025 edition of LHA News
Legal action against director for alleged lies / Company and director face legal action for allegedly advertising and providing unlicensed labour hire services
Criminal charges for director who allegedly knowingly provided false or misleading information to LHA
The four charges carry a maximum combined penalty of over $110,000.
Company and director prosecuted for allegedly advertising and providing unlicensed labour hire services
The business allegedly promoted labour hire services in the horticulture industry before and after applying for a labour hire licence.
Providers and hosts have shared worker safety and return to work responsibilities
Hosts and providers should work together to ensure suitable employment and support is offered to workers returning from an injury.
Upcoming LHA engagement activities include sessions for hosts, providers and accountants
In February, LHA held regional sessions in Werribee and Geelong, and a webinar for new providers.
Details of all providers subject to licensing action in January 2025
LHA highlights licensing actions each month, to increase industry transparency and to inform and assist businesses with compliance.
Media Release: Company director faces fines for alleged lies and fake document in Labour hire licence application
Victoria’s Labour Hire Authority (LHA) has filed four criminal charges against a company director for allegedly repeatedly providing information to LHA that he knew to be false or misleading.
Welcome to the first edition of LHA News for 2025
Horticulture company penalised / Construction review recommends stronger LHA powers / New year reminders
Horticulture company and its director issued penalties totalling $287,500 for failing to comply with licence obligations
The company had failed to notify LHA of changes in directors, and that a director was not a fit and proper person.
Labour Hire Authority powers to be strengthened to address unlawful conduct in Victoria’s construction industry, following government review
Recommendations include changes to the ‘fit and proper person’ test and increasing LHA’s ability to publish information around compliance actions.
New year reminders – check your licence details and advise LHA of any changes to your business
Take a moment to check your business details and start 2025 on the right foot.
LHA’s 2025 engagement program begins with information sessions across regional Victoria
The program for 2025 includes sessions for new and established labour hire businesses, and industry-specific events.
Details of all providers subject to licensing action in November and December 2024
LHA highlights licensing actions each month, to increase industry transparency and to inform and assist businesses with compliance.