Steve Dargavel
Steve Dargavel is the Labour Licensing Commissioner in Victoria, Australia, known for his role in investigating labour hire practices and advocating for workers' rights. He has recently been in the news for his allegations against Coles, claiming that the supermarket giant entered into a corrupt contract with MA Services, a security firm accused of exploiting workers. Dargavel's investigations suggest that Coles was aware of the systemic underpayment of security guards and the firm's connections to tax evasion and other misconduct, prompting calls for accountability.
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Recent news mentions
Steve Dargavel said Coles should be held to account for entering into its $50 million annual contract with the security firm.
MA Service Group’s Micky Ahuja has thumbed his nose at authorities by reviving his security empire from offshore
Australia· 2026-03-07
Steve Dargavel accused Coles of entering into its deal knowing MA was rotten and that the workers guarding its stores would be exploited.
Coles under fire for $50 million contract with labour hire firm that exploited workersAustralia· 2026-03-06