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.

Australia’s recruitment sector is juggling rising compliance demands, unclear labour hire licensing, and fast-moving AI regulation, all while supporting over a million jobseekers each year. At APSCo’s panel, Martin Richardson joined Tim Wilson to unpack what reform should look like: protect workers, enable viable businesses, and build on what already works. Here are the key insights and next steps.

After years of collaboration, we’ve merged: Risk Collective and Martin Richardson’s legal practice are now officially one team. This means recruiters can now access a full suite of legal, WHS and compliance support—all under one roof, with a deep understanding of how recruitment really works. Practical, jargon-free and built to help you stay ahead.