Welcome to the September 2025 edition of LHA News
Director pleads guilty to providing false information / Host businesses targeted in 2025-26
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A fake invoice, lies and an alleged bribe offer – dishonest director ordered to pay $19,009
The director provided false or misleading information to support their licence application while allegedly offering a bribe to an LHA officer.
Targeting hosts in 2025-26 with compliance and communication activities
Host businesses face fines and disruption if they fail to comply with licensing obligations.
Updating details or paying fees? There’s guidance available for navigating the LHLO portal
Using the LHLO portal to pay annual licence fees, lodge annual reports and respond to requests for information is crucial in maintaining a licence.
Regional information sessions and exhibiting at construction expo
Engagement events in September include information sessions in Ballarat and Bendigo, as well as exhibiting at the Converge construction expo.
Providers subject to licensing action in July 2025
LHA highlights licensing actions each month, to increase industry transparency and to inform and assist businesses with compliance.