Independent contracting in your state or territory

New South Wales

• Read the Department of State and Regional Development information on whether you are considered an Employee or contractor?
• See the Office of Industrial Relations information on why it is important to distinguish between contractors and employees.

Queensland

• Visit the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Employee or contractor page.
  
• Read the information provided on the Wageline Contractors and employees page.

South Australia

• Download a copy of the SafeWork SA Employee or independent contractor? (PDF, 0.05MB) information sheet.

Victoria

• Read the Business Victoria Setting up a business as a contractor (PDF, 0.15MB) information sheet.

Western Australia

• Download a copy of one of the following Department of Commerce publications:
  • Tips for Independent Contractors (PDF, 0.13MB)
  • Contractors and worker's compensation guide (PDF, 0.20MB)
  • Sub-contractor or employee factsheet (PDF, 0.09MB)