A recent court case highlights why having WHS systems in place is not enough. This article explores how labour hire businesses can strengthen client evaluations through better training, structured processes, and ongoing oversight to protect workers and support compliant operations.

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.

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?