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  • Media Release: Record fine for Victorian labour hire company in Supreme Court decision

    An unlicensed labour hire company has been issued a total penalty of $617,916 – the highest in Australian history for breaches of labour hire law.

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  • LHA's latest annual report is now available

    LHA shows significant activity and outcomes across its licensing, compliance, enforcement and engagement functions in its 2022-23 annual report.

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  • Payroll licence conditions imposed on horticulture provider to prevent potential worker exploitation

    The conditions require the provider to supply LHA with a payroll summary report each month.

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  • Labour Hire Authority News: November 2023

    Towards a fairer industry – LHA annual report / 2022-23 in numbers / LHA website upgrades

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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.

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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.

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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.

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