How do I determine my status?
It is possible to be an employee for some work and a contractor for other work. The fact that you have an Australian Business Number (ABN) does not automatically make you a contractor. If you operate via a labour hire firm, you may not need to manage your own tax or occupational health and safety requirements and other obligations.
What to do...
- See our Independent contractors topic for more information on determining your status.
- Visit the Contracting essentials page on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website or phone 13 28 66.
- See the Independent contractors page on the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research website.
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