Official online lookupHas not ratified ILO C181
Recruitment agency licensing in Australia
Licensing authority: Labour hire licensing is set by state laws, and this record covers state schemes only. In Victoria the Labour Hire Authority licenses providers under the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic). In Queensland the Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit regulates the scheme under the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld). South Australia and the ACT are not yet covered in this record.1,3
How to check an agency in Australia
In Victoria, the Labour Hire Authority's public Labour Hire Licence Register lists all licensed providers. Queensland keeps a register of licensees searchable by business name, ABN, address, industry or location.2,3
Who needs a licence
In Queensland all labour hire providers operating in the state need a licence, including providers based interstate or overseas, and users of labour hire must only engage licensed providers. The Queensland scheme commenced on 16 April 2018.3
Reporting an unlicensed agency
In Victoria, problems including unlicensed labour hire providers can be reported to the Labour Hire Authority online or by calling 1300 545 200. In Queensland the Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit can be contacted on 1300 576 088.1,3
ILO Private Employment Agencies Convention (C181)
Not ratified4
Main law
Checked 28 October 2026. This page describes the licensing system. It does not list or rate individual agencies.
Sources
- Labour Hire Authority, Victoria, Labour Hire Authority (30 September 2026)
- Labour Hire Authority, Victoria, Check a provider's licence status
- Labour Hire Licensing Queensland, Queensland Government, About the licensing scheme
- Government of the Netherlands, Treaty Database, Convention concerning Private Employment Agencies, Geneva, 19-06-1997 (29 January 2026)