During the caretaker period for the Victorian State election on 28 November 2026, content will only be added to this website in accordance with the caretaker conventions.

  • Labour hire law expands in construction industry

    More companies will require a licence to work on major Victorian Government construction projects from early 2027. 

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  • Maintaining a fair and lawful industry through licensing and education – outcomes in 2025-26

    LHA’s annual report highlights progress towards its strategic objective to create and maintain a fair and lawful labour hire industry. 

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  • Targeting high-risk industries and high-impact harms – outcomes in 2025-26

    LHA’s annual report highlights progress towards its strategic objective to achieve high impact compliance and enforcement outcomes. 

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  • New fact sheets available for providers, hosts and workers

    The fact sheets cover a range of key topics and industry areas including commercial cleaning, horticulture, meat processing and security. 

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Provider

Provider

Labour hire providers are businesses that supply workers to other businesses. To operate legally in Victoria, providers must be licensed. Serious penalties apply to unlicensed providers.

Provider

Host

Host

Hosts are businesses that engage labour hire providers to supply workers. Hosts must only work with licensed providers. Serious penalties apply for engaging unlicensed providers.

Host

Worker

Worker

Labour hire workers should be employed by licensed providers who comply with workplace, taxation and health and safety laws. Need our help? Call us on 1300 545 200. Interpreters are available.

Worker