Guidance

Food packaging businesses exempt from a gangmaster’s licence

Businesses that do not need a gangmaster’s licence when providing a food packaging service.

• From: Fair Work Agency and Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 7 April 2026

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List of food packaging businesses exempt from a gangmaster’s licence

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Packaging businesses may be exempt from needing a gangmaster’s licence if they employ the workers and own or lease the premises and equipment.

If they use temporary labour, they may still be exempt if they meet the conditions set by the Fair Work Agency.

This document lists the exempt businesses.

Published 7 April 2026