20/05/2026
𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 – 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
From 1 June 2026, important changes are coming to Victoria’s labour hire licensing laws. These changes will affect both existing labour hire licence holders and new applicants.
The Labour Hire Authority will have stronger powers and will apply stricter checks before granting or renewing a labour hire licence.
Key changes include:
✅ Stronger fit and proper person test
Directors, nominated officers and other relevant persons will be assessed more closely, including their honesty, integrity, professionalism and whether they are influenced by someone who may not be fit and proper.
✅ Compliance history will matter more
LHA can consider a wider compliance history, including workplace laws, labour hire laws, bankruptcy, consumer protection, fair trading and corporate regulation matters.
✅ Financial viability requirement
Businesses applying for or renewing a labour hire licence will need to declare that they are financially viable, and LHA must be satisfied with this.
✅ 30-day notification obligation
Licence holders must notify LHA within 30 days if any relevant person is no longer fit and proper.
This means labour hire businesses should review their compliance now, including:
• BAS and tax lodgements
• Superannuation payments
• WorkCover registration
• Payroll and employee records
• Financial position and business viability
• Director and nominated officer details
• Any past or current compliance issues
These changes may also affect businesses in industries such as cleaning, security, construction, transport, logistics, NDIS staffing, hospitality labour supply and other workforce supply arrangements.
Business owners should not wait until renewal time. It is better to review your position early and make sure your records and compliance are up to date.
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