Unlock key information for your business
Here are links to really helpful information about running your business.
Deciding if you are an independent contractor/self employed person
- Simple check list (From ICA)
- More detailed understanding (From ICA)
- Fair Work Ombudsman’s information on the differences between contractors and employees
Government regulators
- ASIC: Check-list on some of your legal obligations, mainly if you operate as a Pty! (ASIC is the corporate regulator.)
- ACCC: Your rights and obligations under competition and consumer laws. (The ACCC regulates competition and consumer laws.)
Valuable Information resources
- Australian Government information on Home-based Businesses
- Australian Government information on Contractor responsibilities
- Australian Government information on Contractor rights and protections
- Australian Small Business Ombudsman on Dispute resolution
Federal Ombudsman/State Small Business Commissioners
They will help with dispute resolution.
- Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO)
- Victorian Small Business Commission
- NSW Small Business Commissioner
- Small Business Commissioner South Australia
- Western Australia Small Business Commissioner
- Queensland Small Business Commissioner