Important WHS Clarification for Margin-Only Temp Placements

Many recruitment agencies assume they’re off the hook for WHS responsibilities in "margin-only" placements, especially when the host pays the temp directly. But a recent conversation I had with a SafeWork NSW inspector confirms otherwise: agencies are still PCBUs under WHS law, and payment structure doesn’t change that. Here’s what you need to know, and how to respond when clients try to push back.