Australia: Labour Hire Reform Lands in VIC & SA

In brief

Victoria and South Australia are continuing to tighten the regulation of labour hire arrangements, reflecting a broader policy shift towards increased oversight of contingent workforces.

• Key changes to Victoria's labour hire licensing regime, including an expanded 'fit and proper person test' and new financial viability requirements, came into effect on 1 June 2026.
• Newly impacted labour hire providers in South Australia must be licensed by 29 July 2026, with significant penalties applying to both providers and hosts that engage in unlicensed labour hire arrangements.

In this alert, we outline the key developments in Victoria and South Australia and the practical steps businesses should be taking to manage these new requirements.

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India Kelly, Associate, has contributed to this legal update.