2 million self-employed
Their interests are our interest
It's your contract: Take control of it!
We say you should control your contract. Here's how. Check for clauses that are:
Red for Stop
Amber for Caution
Green for Go
You can also make use of our Contract Template to design your contract.

Matrixes and template are available here (ICA members only). Not a member? Join here for as little as $55.
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Charter of Contractual Fairness.

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By joining ICA, you get the backing of a respected national association that can help you obtain the best support for your business. Support is orientated to both independent contractors and those who engage independent contractors. Our objective is for contract fairness and quality business outcomes for ALL parties.

Benefits include:
  • support for your right to work freely and independently as an independent contractor and for the right of businesses to engage independent contractors.
  • professional information in key areas of business including legal, taxation, OH&S government regulation and contract integrity areas;
  • powerful networks with business affiliates and associates for Members' benefit;
  • lobbying of Government for the fair treatment of independent contractors;
  • ongoing education for members on topics relevant to independent contractors;
  • access to contract template models and advice on how to ensure your contract/s are fair and equitable.
Categories of Membership

ICA offers several categories of membership:
  • Contractor Affiliate Membership
  • Contractor Full Membership
  • Company Full Membership
  • Company Affiliate Membership
  • Industry Membership
See our brochure (page 3) for explanation and details. (Click here)

The following 2 member categories can join through the website. (For other membership category enquiries, click here.)

Contractor Affiliate Membership
  • Available to all Independent Contractors;
  • Access to all website areas (including dedicated pages and links to an array of advice on professional and business matters).

  • FEES: $55.00 pa or $110.00 for 3 years (inc GST).
Contractor Full Membership
  • Available to all Independent Contractors;
  • Access to all services, including professional information, full website access, updates, attendance at seminars, reduced rates for education programmes;
  • Voting rights to elect up to 4 representatives on the ICA Board.

  • FEES: $110.00 pa or $220.00 for 3 years (inc GST).
Please choose the type of membership you would like to take out by clicking on one of the two buttons below. (A simple two-step joining process follows.)

[Note: Under the ICA constitution, membership is subject to approval by the ICA Board]