Understanding Labour Hire Licensing in Australia

Labour hire licensing is regulated state by state in Australia, with schemes operating in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. Engaging an unlicensed provider can expose growers to significant penalties — even when the workers themselves were unaware.

Before signing any workforce supply agreement, ask for the provider's licence numbers for every state they'll deploy workers in, and verify them against the public registers. A legitimate provider will supply these without hesitation.

Licensing is only the floor. Ask how the provider verifies work rights, manages superannuation and workers' compensation, and handles workplace health and safety on your site. CropHub holds labour hire licences in Victoria and Queensland, with visa verification and Fair Work compliance built into every placement.