Since 2019, the Victorian Labour Hire Authority (LHA) has removed more than 1,000 non-compliant labour hire providers from the industry and taken significant enforcement action against both unlicensed providers and host businesses. From 1 June 2026, the LHA has been granted stronger powers aimed at improving fairness, accountability and compliance
The Hidden Cost of Non-Compliance for Local Government Authorities
Many councils do not realise their biggest procurement risk is not budget overruns, it is the compliance gaps that hide behind contractor engagement. The NSW Audit Office’s “Local Government 2025” report highlights that councils across New South Wales are improving in financial reporting yet continue to grapple with systemic risks tied
Putting Contractors First When Selecting Contractor Management Software
When evaluating contractor management software alternatives, compliance, risk management, and internal efficiency are key priorities for organisations. While these are critical considerations, the experience of the contractors involved should not be overlooked. A platform that is easy to use and cost-effective for contractors drives stronger adoption across business units, improves
Best Practice Contractor Management – OHS Body of Knowledge
The OHS Body of Knowledge (BoK) has published its chapter on Contractor Safety Management in collaboration with The Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS), highlighting the challenges, risks, and benefits of best‑practice approaches to contractor safety management. This chapter represents the first BoK guidance focused specifically on contractor management,
Seamless Inductions For Your Workers With The New Cm3 Induct
Cm3 is excited to announce the launch of the revamped Cm3 Induct. Built from the ground up, this release provides streamlined workflows for creating, managing, and delivering critical induction materials. Why Effective Inductions are Critical for Compliance Inductions are a critical component of contractor management and are used to deliver
Cm3 Prequalification: Contractor Capability Management
Cm3 evaluates how contractors implement their safety management systems to effectively mitigate risk, rather than simply whether documents exist. Hiring the wrong contractor is an easy mistake when the prequalification process is weak. A weak prequalification process shifts risk downstream to the worksite, where gaps in capability are often identified
Complementary Template Library Access for Contractors on Cm3
Cm3’s Template Library gives contractors access to a curated collection of professionally structured OHS/WHS and compliance documents, designed to make safety administration simpler, faster, and more consistent. Our goal is to help contractors succeed by giving them practical tools that remove barriers and save time. Offering these templates at no
Why Insurance Verification is Important When Engaging Contractors
Insurance verification is an important component of supply chain risk management. Engaging contractors or suppliers without adequate coverage exposes your business to significant risk in the case of an incident. But why is it important, and what are the consequences? In this article, Cm3 answers common questions around insurance verification
How Contractors Join Cm3 & the Benefits of Being Active on the Network
Cm3 is a leading Australian-owned web‑based contractor safety and compliance management system. It connects qualified contractors with organisations seeking safe, compliant partners - while helping contractors demonstrate, improve, and promote their capabilities. Why Contractors Are Invited to Join Cm3 Clients invite contractors to join Cm3 so they can work confidently
How Increased Government Spending Impacts Healthcare Compliance
As Australia’s population ages and many operators across healthcare grapple with labour shortages, an investment in healthcare infrastructure is more critical than ever. The focus is no longer simply on funding more beds or expanding emergency departments – it is about building smart, future-proof facilities that can withstand growing demand









