Description: A short description of the legislation.

The Queensland Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 is legislation aimed at regulating the provision of labour hire services within Queensland, Australia. It requires labour hire providers to obtain a license to operate, ensuring they meet certain standards regarding fair employment practices, worker safety, and industry integrity. The Act establishes a framework for monitoring and enforcement, including penalties for non-compliance. By safeguarding the rights and well-being of workers, and promoting transparency and accountability in the labour hire industry, the Act seeks to create a fair and safe working environment for all stakeholders involved in labour hire arrangements within Queensland.

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

The QLD Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 impacts agriculture by requiring labour hire providers supplying workers to the industry to be licensed. It ensures compliance with fair employment standards, worker safety regulations, and industry integrity, promoting a secure and ethical workforce within the agricultural sector in Queensland.

Compliance information: Often the evidence of compliance against a piece of legislation is that there is not a breach of the Act. Where appropriate, the developers of this database have listed evidence which could be used to show compliance if a breach was to be found. Many Best Management Practice (BMP) schemes and other certifications in Australian agriculture include this evidence for accreditation.

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.

• https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/asmade/act-2017-033