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Labour Hire Licensing in Australia: Laws, Penalties and Host Obligations

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Labour Hire Licensing in Australia: Laws, Penalties and Host Obligations

Australia’s labour hire industry is regulated at the state level, and the rules vary. Three states require providers to hold a current labour hire licence before they can legally supply workers. In those states, operating without a licence is a criminal offence. But the risk does not stop with the…

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Google Rating

4.9

Based on 368 reviews

Fast Labour Hire Melbourne

4.9

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Heard back quickly after applying, easy hiring process and efficient app showing locations and jobsite details, always got paid on time, and Joe communicated clearly and offered good support, good for someone looking for casual work and to explore Melbourne while working.

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My experience with FLH to date has been outstanding. I applied for a job less the an hour later i had an interview for the Monday afternoon. Dion even followed up to see if i was still attending my interview.( Never have i had that before) Since that day FLH have done nothing but be supportive and had a job lined up for me to start. I have worked everyday since. The opportunity FLH has given me i can't thank them enough.

1788768090

Arrived in Melbourne a few weeks ago and Fast Labour has been amazing, got me consistent work very quickly and are always very clear and communicate very well. Can’t recommend it enough, especially Dion 👍🏻

Juan Pablo Kairuz

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I’m very grateful for the opportunity to work with them. They have helped me find work and gain valuable experience in Australia. I really appreciate the opportunities and the support. Thank you for everything!

1788748048

Amazing, first company to give me as much shifts, very good experience with Dion 😁

1788394902

Great company, wide variety of work available. Once youve acquired a white card. Work is assigned asap! Joe was a great lead and kept in coms often to make sure i was happy with the process and work provided. Thanks Joe!

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I’ve had a really good experience with Fast Labour Hire. The sign-up process was easy, the app is straightforward, and finding work has been simple.Joe Parker has been my main contact, and the whole team of consultants has been reliable, easy to deal with, and supportive. The sites Joe has placed me on have had good teams and management, which makes a big difference.Fast Labour Hire also takes safety seriously and looks after its workers.Overall, I’ve had a good experience with Fast Labour Hire and would recommend them.I.Dib

Roberto Bushgjokaj

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“I’ve had a great experience working with this agency. The environment is really nice and welcoming, and the team is always super helpful and available. I would definitely recommend them!”

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Fast Labour Hire? I definitely would not recommend working with this company. In my experience, there was discriminatory treatment, and because they have a large pool of labourers, even a minor issue can result in you being removed from a job and your account being closed.They do not clearly explain what you have supposedly done wrong, leaving you to figure it out yourself. Even when you try to contact them to explain your side of the situation or ask for clarification, they may not answer your calls.I also find it concerning that there seem to be very few negative reviews visible. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend that anyone considering working with this company think carefully before doing so.

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Signed up with them for work in Melbourne and they were absolutely class. Consistent work week to week and always very communicative and understanding. Pay was never an issue either, always on time and never took any liberties (as a lot of agencies sometimes do).Can’t recommend Joe, James and Dion enough!

1785731338

Great agency to work with and great people too cheers guys

1785726433

Great labour hire company. Got sorted with work in less than a week.

1784690847

Very helpful staff that guide and help you find suitable job very grateful for them and good experience in general

1784690693

Genuinely lovely guys to work with, Josh has been super supportive and responsive. 0 bad things to say everything is smooth with these guys

1784685388

Been working with them past month or so! Great communication between staff and workers. Easy on boarding and plenty of work!

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I’ve had a great experience with this agency. The team has been professional, friendly, and communicative throughout, making the whole process simple and stress-free.A special thanks to Josh, who’s been fantastic to work with. He’s personable, professional, and always quick to help or answer any questions. His communication has been excellent, and he’s a real credit to the team.I’d highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for work.

1784019557

Great group to work for. Communication was perfect, Josh was great and always had me in regular work. I will be recommending Fast Labour Hire to anyone looking for reliable labouring work.

Tom Butterworth

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I had a great experience with Fast Labour. Great team, app is easy to use, lots of work available. Joe is a top guy to work for, all the team were super friendly and a great way to meet others in Melbourne.

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I had a really good time with Fast Labour Hire. The process was simple, and the app is easy to use for picking up work and plenty of it! Joe is a top guy, got me plenty of work and is very understanding would highly recommend him in the future.

Brodie Markwell

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Recently started with Fast Labour, been given consistent work by James. Very easy to communicate with and good work sites.

jesse mischiefvchaos

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Easy to deal with an easy to work with

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Dion, Lewis and James were fantastic, professional, reliable and worked fast to find me work. Couldn’t recommend the team highly enough.Thanks again Gents

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I’ve had a great experience so far with fast labour. Sorted me work really quickly and James has been really helpful

1781126958

I had a really positive experience working with Fast Labour Hire. The team was professional, supportive, and always quick to respond whenever I had questions or needed assistance. The whole process, from onboarding to placement, was smooth and well-organised, which made me feel confident and valued as a worker. The jobs I was assigned were consistent and suited my skills well, and communication was always clear and reliable. I also appreciated how approachable and respectful the staff were throughout my time working with them. A big thank you to Joe Parker for the support and professionalism — it truly made a difference. I would definitely recommend Fast Labour Hire to anyone looking for reliable work opportunities and a great team to work with

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