Independent Contractor Fact Sheets |
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Am I an Independent Contractor? |
[PDF 101KB] |
Defines who is an independent contractor |
Changes to State Law Under Independent Contractors Legislation |
[PDF 101KB] |
Outlines which state and territory laws the Federal independent contractors legislation have overridden |
Role of the ABCC Under Independent Contractor Legislation |
[PDF 95KB] |
Explains how the ABCC enforces independent contractors legislation in the building and construction industry |
Sham Contracts Arrangements |
[PDF 94KB] |
Defines a ‘sham contract’ and lists offences and penalties |
Unfair Services Contracts |
[PDF 98KB] |
Defines an ‘unfair contract’ and explains how the ABCC can help have the contract set aside or changed |
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The National Code and Guidelines Fact Sheets |
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| Brochure - Six Workplace Relations Principles for Code Compliance |
[PDF 87KB] |
| Summarises the six main principles Contractors must adopt in order to comply with the workplace relations elements of the Code |
The National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines |
[PDF 156KB] |
Explains what the National Code and Implementation Guidelines are and features a checklist for head contractors to ascertain if they apply to a project |
How do I know when the Code and Guidelines apply? |
[PDF 158KB] |
Identifies when the Code and Guidelines apply to a project and informs head contractors of their obligations |
Workplace Arrangements |
[PDF 160KB] |
Explains what is required from workplace agreements to be compliant with the National Code |
On-site practices - Freedom of Association and Right of Entry |
[PDF 157KB] |
Details freedom of association requirements for compliance with the National Code. Features a checklist to help head contractors assess if they meet these requirements |
Dispute Settlement |
[PDF 100KB] |
Options for dispute settlement on a National Code site |
Reporting Requirements |
[PDF 154KB] |
Outlines the reporting systems which must be implemented on a National Code site |
Unacceptable Workplace Practices and Workplace Arrangements |
[PDF 158KB] |
Lists practices that are unacceptable under the National Code |
Role of the ABCC in administering the Code |
[PDF 158KB] |
Explains the ABCC’s role in administering the National Code |
| Code and Guidelines Compliance for Head Contractors |
[PDF 149KB] |
| Explains the responsibilities of Head Contractors in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines |
| Code and Guidelines Compliance for Subcontractors |
[PDF 148KB] |
| Explains the responsibilities of Subcontractors in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines |
| Code and Guidelines Compliance for Private Work |
[PDF 153KB] |
| Outlines circumstances when the National Code and Guidelines relate to private work |
| Code and Guidelines Compliance for Related Entities |
[PDF 147KB] |
| Explains the responsibilities of Related Entities in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines |
| Code and Guidelines Compliance for Project Managers |
[PDF 112KB] |
| Explains the responsibilities of Project Managers in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines |
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Rights and Responsibilities |
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Unlawful Coercion |
[PDF 157KB] |
Defines unlawful coercion and lists offences as well as penalties |
Freedom of Association in the Building and Construction Industry |
[PDF 101KB] |
Defines freedom of association and outlines prohibited conduct as well as penalties |
Poster - Right of Entry for Workplace Relations Purposes |
[PDF 131KB] |
A three-step guide to right of entry for site owners |
| Card - Right of Entry |
[PDF 82KB] |
| A pocket guide to right of entry on your site |
Right of Entry - Federal Union Officials: What to do when visiting a site |
[PDF 159KB] |
Outlines union officials’ rights and obligations when visiting a site |
Right of Entry Laws for OHS purposes - Queensland only |
[PDF 159KB] |
Clarifies what is permitted and required under Queensland’s right of entry laws |
Right of Entry: What to do when a Union Official comes on your site |
[PDF 158KB] |
Outlines contractors' rights and obligations when a union official visits their site |
Strike Pay in the Building and Construction Industry |
[PDF 100KB] |
Defines strike pay and lists offences as well as penalties |
Unlawful Industrial Action in the Building and Construction Industry |
[PDF 156KB] |
Defines unlawful industrial action and lists offences as well as penalties |
Your Responsibilities as a Subcontractor |
[PDF 96KB] |
Provides a guide for subcontractors to ensure they meet their obligations |
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Reforming the Industry |
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Compliance Powers of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner |
[PDF 158KB] |
Summarises the ABCC’s compliance powers enabling it to compel a person to attend an examination, provide information and/or produce documents |
Definition of Building Work - Do you come within the jurisdiction of the ABCC? |
[PDF 99KB] |
Provides the definition of ‘building work’ under the BCII Act |
Industry Reform under the BCII Act |
[PDF 158KB] |
Outlines what has changed in the building and construction industry as a result of the ABCC and BCII Act |
Powers of ABCC Inspectors |
[PDF 157KB] |
Describes the powers of ABCC inspectors and explains site owners’ obligations when an ABCC inspector visits their site |
Power to Intervene in Cases |
[PDF 94KB] |
Looks at the ABCC’s power to intervene in AIRC and Court cases that involve building industry participants |
Protected Information
Defines protected information and in what situations it may be disclosed |
[PDF 165KB] |
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The Issues in Focus series of fact sheets provide a more detailed look at some of the issues affecting the building and construction industry. |
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| Agreement Making |
[PDF 166KB] |
| Outlines what agreements are and how they should be made |
Notional Agreements Preserving State Awards |
[PDF 100KB] |
Outlines new arrangements for existing state awards |
Prohibited Content in Workplace Agreements |
[PDF 101KB] |
Details certain terms and conditions which cannot be included in a workplace agreement and the penalties that apply |
Termination of Employment |
[PDF 101KB] |
Defines unfair dismissal and unlawful termination |
Types of Workplace Agreements |
[PDF 93KB] |
Summarises the different types of workplace agreements available under the Workplace Relations Act 1996 |
Union Membership |
[PDF 98KB] |
Provides guidance on how to resign from a union |
Varying or Terminating an Agreement |
[PDF 158KB] |
Details how a workplace agreement may be varied to comply with the National Code and in what circumstances the agreement may be terminated |
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