Queensland enforces its labour hire laws while Victoria is still working theirs out

The Queensland government was the first Australian State to introduce a licencing scheme for the providers of contract workers and temporary labour.  As a result, enforcement activity by the regulator there will likely set the scene for similar actions in other States particularly as Victoria has opened it public consultation on its labour hire regulations. Sadly workplace health and safety seems to have been overlooked in Victoria’s draft labour hire regulations and current consultation process.

Last week the Queensland Government revoked its first labour hire licence. RJP Contracting Services Pty Ltd will no longer be allowed to provide labour to businesses in Queensland after it