Who must hold a licence, and who regulates it?
There is no Northern Territory labour hire licence. As at June 2026, only Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT operate a dedicated labour hire licensing scheme.
In the Northern Territory, labour hire arrangements are governed by general work health and safety law, administered by NT WorkSafe.
Supplying workers into Northern Territory from interstate
An NT provider that supplies workers into Queensland, Victoria, South Australia or the ACT must hold that jurisdiction’s labour hire licence — the requirement follows where the work is supplied.
The records gap a licence does not close
A labour hire licence confirms you’re permitted to supply workers. It says nothing about whether your record of the hours those workers actually worked will hold up if it’s ever challenged.
That is the gap the Workforce Ledger Evidentiary Standard (WLES) addresses: hours verified at the point of work, approved by the supervisor, and sealed into a tamper-evident record before payroll.
Labour hire licensing in Northern Territory: FAQ
Do you need a labour hire licence in the Northern Territory?
No. As at June 2026 the Northern Territory has no dedicated labour hire licensing scheme; labour hire is regulated through general work health and safety law.
Which jurisdictions require a labour hire licence?
As at June 2026, four operate a mandatory scheme: Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT.
Does an NT provider need a licence to supply interstate?
Yes. Supplying workers into Queensland, Victoria, South Australia or the ACT requires that jurisdiction’s labour hire licence.
Sources: NT WorkSafe — Definition of a worker; Fair Work Ombudsman — Managing your labour contracting.