• Labour hire company pays high price for dishonesty

    A Victorian company and its director have been issued the highest combined penalty in Australian history for contraventions of labour hire law, following a successful prosecution by the Labour Hire Authority.

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  • Independent contractors: The High Court decision in CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting

    A recent High Court decision affects the status of workers described as independent contractors, with important implications for labour hire providers

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  • Compliance in security industry supply chains - a case study

    Our work in the security industry has highlighted the need for vigilance about compliance throughout labour supply chains.

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Making it fair for labour hire workers and providers across Victoria

I provide labour hire (provider)

I provide labour hire (provider)

If you conduct a business that involves supplying one or more individuals to work in a business owned by another person you need to apply for a licence to operate as a labour hire provider. Substantial penalties may apply to persons who provide labour hire services or advertise that they provide labour hire services but are unlicensed.

Providers: Learn more
I use labour hire (host)

I use labour hire (host)

If you conduct a business that engages labour hire providers to supply you with individuals to work in your business, you must use licensed labour hire providers or providers that have applied for a licence before 30 October 2019 and the application has not been refused.

Hosts: Learn more
I am a worker (worker)

I am a worker (worker)

If you are a labour hire worker, you should be engaged by reputable providers who comply with their legal obligations.

Workers: Learn more