Recently, inspectors from the Labour hire licensing compliance unit (LHLCU) and the Queensland Fire Department (QFD) inspected a private residence in Gatton

Industrial relations regulation and compliance (IRRC) administers the Child Employment Act 2006 (CE Act) and the Child Employment Regulation 2016 (CE Regulation). The purpose of the CE Act and the CE Regulation is to safeguard all children (those under 18 years of age) working in Queensland. The legislation has been in place since 1 July 2006.

Read about the Fair Work Ombudsman’s role in supporting workers and businesses in the building and construction sector, including guidance on entitlements, workplace protections, and the role of unions with a particular focus on apprentice and trainees in the industry.

Licensed labour hire providers that do not comply with their obligations may have their licence cancelled or suspended.

Welcome to the first edition of Labour hire licensing news for the 2025-26 financial year!

The LHLCU recently attended a multi-agency Phoenix taskforce (taskforce) meeting focused on addressing non-compliant behaviour within a labour hire syndicate operating in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland—predominantly in the security, hospitality and cleaning industries.

The LHLCU is planning field operations in Lockyer Valley, Moreton Bay, Southern Downs and Far North Queensland (FNQ) in the 2025-26 financial year.

The Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit (LHLCU) joined an Australian Border Force (ABF) led field operation in North Queensland focusing on the horticultural industry in Dimbulah, Mareeba and Innisfail.

Misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee, also known as sham contracting, has been identified as a compliance risk for disability support services, particularly for in-home care services.

Read about the Fair Work Ombudsman’s role in supporting workers and businesses in the disability services sector, including guidance on pay rates, workplace rights, and employer obligations to ensure compliance within labour hire supply chains.