Victorian Labour Hire Licensing

The licensing scheme applies to anyone supplying labour to another person, business, or organisation.

Key points include:

• Labour hire licence applications must be lodged through the Labour Hire Licensing Online Portal
• The application process is detailed and requires a significant amount of information
• Application fees are payable based on business turnover
• Licence renewal fees are required each year
• Worker visa information may need to be included in the application
• Details of workers supplied to hosts over the last 12 months may be required
• New providers may need to provide expected worker numbers for the next 12 months
• Information about transport and accommodation provided to workers may be required
• Applicants must identify the industries where labour hire services will be provided
• The applicant must satisfy a fit and proper person test
• Providers must show compliance with relevant laws, including taxation, superannuation, workplace, and migration laws