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.

You and Your Contract

Charter of Contractual Fairness. Debate: Suck it up? Contract problems?

Fixing business disputes

There's lots happening for new dispute resolution services for small business people. The Small Business Commissioner (SBC) model is being rolled out across Australia. Explanation of developments.

Watching: The new world of work

We track and discuss what's happening with work. The new Cuban revolution.

Watching: The coordinated attack against self-employed in Australia

Do unions hate the self-employed? Federal tax attack Sham contracting small problem

Watching: New Technology

Opportunities and new threats for self-employed people

Left versus right: the great debate

Ken Phillips (ICA) and Peter Strong (COSBOA) debate "The Future (or Death) of Employment". Vids are here.

Our Campaigning

We need unfair contract protections

Defend contractor tax laws

Watching: Your Superannuation

Scary super stories Abbott says ATO to administer Super Super Review and Govt response.

Watching: Work Safety Laws

Harmonised laws have big problems.

Watching: Government Contracts

Military Aircraft (JSF) National Broadband Network

Watching: Fair Work Act

We're watching What the AIG wants

Handy ATO Links

Filing your tax return: A member's problem ATO advice Handy ATO tax links: ATO debt collection: overview ATO debt collection: 'Products' Guide to managing your debt Not-for-profit tax guide Lodge your BAS online PAYG withholding tax tables New tax form: Taxpayer Statement of Account New tax form: Notice of Assessment Mortgage scams Small business support Payment arrangement calculator Want an ATO visit? ATO Help for small business ABN eligibility rules Self managing your tax debt Handy Super links: ATO SMSF compliance ATO free seminars. SMSF Admin advice New Super clearing house Tax on SMSF loans

Watching Global Economies

Watching Global Economies

Watching the USA

Watching China

Central Banks on Debt

Watching Housing Bubbles

Ken Phillips on the debt equation

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