Queensland Treasury has just released two consultation papers on the regulations to support that State’s Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017.
One paper deals with operational issues (including the fit and proper person test and reporting); the other is about coverage and exclusions.
Looks like there needs to be some work done; and that an attempt will be made to resolve with policy what can’t be resolved by regulations.
Coverage problems are now surfacing; and the consultation papers are still strangely silent on anything much to do with licence conditions.
Licence fees range between $1,000 and $5,000.
Reporting requirements may be expanded – but, it would be a good idea to start with a clear statement of why the government needs additional (including confidential) information; how it proposes to handle it; and what it proposes to do with it.
Some regulatory solutions to the challenges posed by a hastily assembled Act seem possible; but they will not be easy to achieve. Internal labour hire within corporate groups is proving to be “particularly problematic”, as the government tries to work itself out of a tight corner.
Submissions are due by 2 February 2018.
You can read about the release and find the consultation papers here.
Andrew C. Wood
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