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Blog for labourers and builders
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WorkersCash in Hand Jobs in Australia: Risks and Better Options
Cash in hand jobs in Australia: what is legal, what off-the-books work costs you in super and injury cover, the red flags and legit fast-pay casual work.
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WorkersCasual Worker Rights in Australia (2026 Guide)
Casual worker rights in Australia for 2026: refusing shifts, sick leave, unfair dismissal, long service leave and becoming permanent. Know where you stand.
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ContractingSubcontractor vs Employee in Australia (2026 Rules)
Subcontractor vs employee in Australia: the 2026 Fair Work and ATO tests, a cost comparison table and when each suits a building job. Read before hiring.
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ComplianceDo I Need a Labour Hire Licence? (2026 State Guide)
Do I need a labour hire licence? State-by-state 2026 guide: VIC, QLD, SA and ACT schemes, NSW status, who needs one, costs and how to check the register.
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ContractingCan I Pay a Labourer Cash in Hand? (2026 Rules)
Can I pay a labourer cash in hand? Cash wages are legal with PAYG, super and payslips; off-the-books pay is not. See the 2026 rules and safer options.
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ContractingPublic Liability Insurance for Labourers (2026 Guide)
Public liability insurance for self-employed labourers: what it covers, what it does not, $5m to $20m cover levels and indicative 2026 premiums.
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ComplianceWorkers Compensation for Casual Employees (2026 Guide)
Workers compensation for casual employees: yes, casuals are covered. State-by-state schemes, labour hire host vs provider duties and steps after an injury.
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ContractingSham Contracting Australia (2026): Test and Penalties
Sham contracting in Australia explained: the Fair Work test, 2024 law changes, current penalties and a red-flag checklist builders can use before hiring.
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ContractingCan a Labourer Have an ABN? (2026 ATO Rules Explained)
Can a labourer have an ABN? The ATO treats labourers as employees. See when an ABN is legitimate, the 2026 super rules and what to do if asked to get one.
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HiringHire a Labourer for a Day: Cost, Tasks and Steps
Hire a labourer for a day in Australia: tasks they can do, what needs a licensed trade, 2026 day rates, white card and safety duties, and how to book.
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RatesEvent Staff Hire Cost Australia (2026 Rates)
Event staff hire cost in Australia for 2026: bartender, wait staff and setup crew rates, minimum shifts, RSA rules and staff-per-guest ratios. Plan it now.
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ComplianceWhat Award Does a Labourer Come Under? (2026)
What award does a labourer come under? A decision table for construction, warehouse, factory, garden, cleaning and farm work, plus how to check yours.
