Welcome to the March 2026 edition of LHA News
Charges filed for alleged false information / Underpriced contracts by large host businesses / Yarra Valley Labour Hire Forum
Latest News
LHA case alleges unlicensed labour hire company made $3 million through 147 breaches
The unlicensed company allegedly supplied workers to two orchards to perform fruit picking and packing.
In focus: Underpriced contracts by large host businesses
Some clients of MA Services Group paid contract rates too low for the company to cover the cost of wages, benefits and taxation at lawful rates.
Four arrested after LHA investigation into alleged money laundering operation in Mildura
Four foreign nationals have been arrested and bank accounts worth over $3.3m seized by Victoria Police.
Check your licence details and advise LHA of any changes to your business
Take a moment to check your business details and stay on top of your obligations.
Tackling issues in horticulture at the Yarra Valley Labour Hire Forum in March
The forum will be hosted by the heads of FWO and LHA in Healesville.
Providers subject to licensing action in January 2026
LHA highlights licensing actions each month, to increase industry transparency and to inform and assist businesses with compliance.