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Legal action against director for alleged lies / Company and director face legal action for allegedly advertising and providing unlicensed labour hire services

The four charges carry a maximum combined penalty of over $110,000.

The business allegedly promoted labour hire services in the horticulture industry before and after applying for a labour hire licence.

Hosts and providers should work together to ensure suitable employment and support is offered to workers returning from an injury.

In February, LHA held regional sessions in Werribee and Geelong, and a webinar for new providers.

LHA highlights licensing actions each month, to increase industry transparency and to inform and assist businesses with compliance.

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.

Horticulture company penalised / Construction review recommends stronger LHA powers / New year reminders

The company had failed to notify LHA of changes in directors, and that a director was not a fit and proper person.

Recommendations include changes to the ‘fit and proper person’ test and increasing LHA’s ability to publish information around compliance actions.

Take a moment to check your business details and start 2025 on the right foot.

The program for 2025 includes sessions for new and established labour hire businesses, and industry-specific events.

LHA highlights licensing actions each month, to increase industry transparency and to inform and assist businesses with compliance.