Who must hold a licence, and who regulates it?
There is no Tasmanian labour hire licence. As at June 2026, only four Australian jurisdictions operate a dedicated labour hire licensing scheme — Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT.
In Tasmania, labour hire arrangements are governed by general work health and safety law. WorkSafe Tasmania sets out the duties that apply to host businesses and labour hire providers.
Supplying workers into Tasmania from interstate
A Tasmanian 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 Tasmania: FAQ
Do you need a labour hire licence in Tasmania?
No. As at June 2026 Tasmania has no dedicated labour hire licensing scheme; labour hire is regulated through general work health and safety law.
Which states require a labour hire licence?
As at June 2026, four jurisdictions operate a mandatory scheme: Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT.
Does a Tasmanian 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: WorkSafe Tasmania — Labour hire workers; Fair Work Ombudsman — Managing your labour contracting.