Over the past six months, we’ve seen compliance move from a background risk to core business infrastructure for Australian recruitment agencies. This article examines what’s changed in the sector, why compliance is now central to how agencies operate, and what the shift means for growth and governance heading into 2026.

When everything’s running smoothly, it’s tempting to think the risk has passed. But that calm is often the result of prevention working exactly as it should. Here’s why it’s crucial to stay vigilant, even when things feel fine.

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s the perfect time for businesses to reflect on their WHS systems and ask an important question: What does WHS success look like for us in 2025?