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Preventing bad operators through licence refusals / Educating licence applicants on classifying workers correctly

LHA takes licensing action to prevent worker exploitation, with 103 licences refused in 2024-25.

The misuse of independent contracting arrangements in labour hire can harm workers, and LHA pays close attention when it is identified.

Labour hire is often high-risk, and providers and hosts should be aware of their shared obligations to keep their workers safe.

Reports of forced labour and exploitation have risen by almost 140 per cent in the past six years.

In October, LHA will host information sessions for Victorian schools, and recently licensed providers.

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