Under the scheme, all labour hire providers operating in Queensland will need to be licensed, involving:

• Passing a fit-and-proper person test;
• Complying with workplace laws, including workers’ compensation, wages and superannuation;
• Paying a licence fee;
• Reporting regularly on their operations. 

The scheme will be backed by stiff penalties and some offenders will be liable for criminal prosecution.

A new labour hire licensing website will be published early in 2018, to provide information about the scheme and rights and obligations for labour hire providers, users of labour hire and workers. Labour hire providers will be able to apply for or renew their licence, complete reports and pay fees via the website; users of labour hire and workers will be able check that a provider is licensed, lodge complaints and view compliance reports.

Source: Flower Association of Queensland Inc.