Tradie Resources
Every important government, insurance, licensing and industry link in one place — no more hunting around. Bookmark it.
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Tax & government
The essentials — ABN, GST, BAS, myGov and more
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)National
Lodge your BAS, manage GST, PAYG instalments, tax returns, and super obligations. Your single most important government link.
ato.gov.au
myGovNational
Access the ATO, Medicare, Centrelink and other government services from one account. Link to the ATO to lodge returns online.
my.gov.au
Australian Business Register — ABNNational
Register or look up an ABN. Free, done online. You need one before you can legally invoice clients or register for GST.
abr.business.gov.au
ABLIS — Licence FinderNational
Australian Business Licence and Information Service. Enter your trade and location to find every licence and permit you need.
ablis.business.gov.au
business.gov.auNational
Government's official small business portal — grants, registrations, planning tools and industry guides all in one place.
business.gov.au
ASIC — Company RegisterNational
Search any Australian company, register a business name, or check if a contractor is operating a legitimate registered entity.
connectonline.asic.gov.au
Licensing & registration bodies
Australia is state-based — find the right body for where you work
QBCC — Queensland Building & Construction CommissionQLD
Licences for builders, trade contractors, plumbers and more in Queensland. Lowest licensing threshold in Australia — $3,300.
qbcc.qld.gov.au
NSW Fair Trading — Trade LicensingNSW
Licensing for builders, electricians, plumbers and all licensed trades in NSW. Also handles complaints and disputes.
fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
VBA — Victorian Building AuthorityVIC
Registration for builders and plumbers in Victoria. Transitioning to the Building and Plumbing Commission from 1 July 2025.
vba.vic.gov.au
Energy Safe Victoria — ElectriciansVIC
Electrical licence register and licensing information for electricians and electrical contractors operating in Victoria.
energysafe.vic.gov.au
WA Building and EnergyWA
Licensing for builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, gas fitters and other trades in Western Australia.
demirs.wa.gov.au
CBS South Australia — Trade LicensingSA
Consumer and Business Services SA handles building and trade contractor licensing across all regulated trades in South Australia.
cbs.sa.gov.au
Access Canberra — Construction LicencesACT
Licences for builders, electricians, plumbers and gasfitters working in the ACT. Phone: 13 22 81.
accesscanberra.act.gov.au
CBOS — Consumer, Building & Occupational Services (TAS)TAS
Tasmania's licensing body for builders, plumbers, electricians and other building occupations.
cbos.tas.gov.au
NT Licensing — Building & ConstructionNT
Licensing for building, electrical and plumbing practitioners working in the Northern Territory.
nt.gov.au
ARC — Australian Refrigeration CouncilNational
Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL) registration — mandatory for anyone working with refrigerants including HVAC and aircon work.
arc.com.au
Work health & safety
WHS obligations, incident reporting and safety guides
Safe Work AustraliaNational
National WHS policy and guidance. Codes of practice, model legislation, and safety data sheets for all industries.
safeworkaustralia.gov.au
SafeWork NSWNSW
WHS regulator for NSW. Report incidents, check safety requirements for construction, height work, asbestos and more.
safework.nsw.gov.au
WorkSafe VictoriaVIC
Victoria's WHS regulator and workers compensation insurer. Incident reporting, safety compliance and injury management.
worksafe.vic.gov.au
WorkSafe QueenslandQLD
Queensland WHS regulator — licensing, safety laws, incident notifications and construction industry guides.
worksafe.qld.gov.au
WorkSafe WAWA
Western Australia's WHS regulator. Safety laws, incident reporting, and compliance for all WA workplaces.
commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe
SafeWork SASA
South Australia's WHS regulator. Codes of practice, incident reporting, and construction safety compliance.
safework.sa.gov.au
Workers compensation
Mandatory if you have employees — each state runs its own scheme
icare NSWNSW
Insurance and Care NSW — register for workers comp insurance, manage claims and return-to-work programs for NSW employers.
icare.nsw.gov.au
WorkSafe Victoria — InsuranceVIC
WorkSafe is both the WHS regulator and workers comp insurer in Victoria. Register online before hiring your first employee.
worksafe.vic.gov.au
WorkCover QueenslandQLD
Queensland's workers compensation insurer. Mandatory cover for all QLD employers. Also covers apprentices and trainees.
workcover.qld.gov.au
WorkCover WAWA
Regulates workers comp in WA. Cover must be arranged through a licensed insurer — WorkCover WA oversees the scheme.
workcover.wa.gov.au
ReturnToWork SASA
South Australia's workers compensation scheme. Register as an employer and manage injury claims and return-to-work plans.
rtwsa.com
WorkSafe TasmaniaTAS
Tasmania's workers comp and WHS regulator. All TAS employers must hold workers comp — fines apply for non-compliance.
worksafe.tas.gov.au
WorkSafe ACTACT
ACT's combined WHS regulator and workers comp oversight body. All ACT employers must hold cover through an approved insurer.
worksafe.act.gov.au
NT WorkSafeNT
Workers comp and WHS regulation for the Northern Territory. NT employers must insure through an approved insurer.
worksafe.nt.gov.au
Insurance
Compare public liability, tools, income protection and more
BizCover — Tradie InsuranceNational
Specialist tradie insurer — compare public liability, tools, income protection and business insurance in under 5 minutes online.
bizcover.com.au
iSelect — Tradie InsuranceNational
Compare multiple insurers side by side for public liability, tools, income protection and commercial vehicle cover.
iselect.com.au
Compare the Market — TradesNational
Business insurance comparison for tradespeople — tools, public liability, portable equipment and more.
comparethemarket.com.au
Canstar — Tradie Income ProtectionNational
Compare income protection policies for tradies. Up to 75% of income covered if you can't work due to illness or injury.
canstar.com.au
Canstar — Public LiabilityNational
Compare public liability insurance — the non-negotiable cover for any tradie working on client properties.
canstar.com.au
Aon Trades InsuranceNational
Tailored insurance packages for individual trades — electricians, plumbers, builders, landscapers and more.
aon.com.au
Understand InsuranceNational
Insurance Council of Australia's consumer education site — explains what different policies cover in plain language.
understandinsurance.com.au
Superannuation
Your super obligations as an employer or sole trader
ATO — Super for EmployersNational
The ATO's guide to super obligations as an employer — who to pay, how much (12% from July 2025), and when to pay it.
ato.gov.au
Cbus SuperNational
Industry super fund built for the construction and building trades. Most construction awards nominate Cbus as default fund.
cbussuper.com.au
AustralianSuperNational
Australia's largest super fund — open to all workers including self-employed tradies who want to make personal contributions.
australiansuper.com
ATO — Find Lost SuperNational
Billions in super sits unclaimed. Check via myGov if you've got lost or multiple super accounts from previous employers.
ato.gov.au
Fair work & employment
Pay rates, award conditions and hiring obligations
Fair Work OmbudsmanNational
Pay rates, award entitlements, leave obligations and guidance on hiring employees or apprentices. Essential if you have staff.
fairwork.gov.au
Fair Work — Pay CalculatorNational
Calculate the minimum pay for any employee based on their award, age and classification. Avoid underpayment issues.
calculate.fairwork.gov.au
Fair Work — Apprentices & TraineesNational
Rights and obligations around hiring apprentices — wages, supervision requirements, training contracts and entitlements.
fairwork.gov.au
ATO — Employee vs ContractorNational
Get this wrong and it costs you. The ATO's official guide on determining whether a worker is an employee or a genuine contractor.
ato.gov.au
Industry associations
Professional bodies, advocacy groups and industry networks
HIA — Housing Industry AssociationNational
Australia's largest residential building industry association. Contracts, training, legal advice and advocacy for builders.
hia.com.au
Master Builders AustraliaNational
Industry body for commercial and residential builders. Member contracts, dispute resolution and training resources.
masterbuilders.com.au
NECA — National Electrical & Communications AssociationNational
Peak body for electrical and communications contractors. Training, advocacy, contracts and business resources for sparkies.
neca.asn.au
Master Plumbers AustraliaNational
Industry association for plumbing businesses — training, contracts, advocacy and networking for plumbers across Australia.
masterplumbers.com.au
AIRAH — HVAC&R IndustryNational
Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating. Training, standards and advocacy for HVAC&R professionals.
airah.org.au
Master Builders VictoriaVIC
VIC-specific builder association — contracts, dispute resolution, training and industry representation for Victorian builders.
mbav.com.au
Business tools & calculators
Practical online tools to run a tighter business
ATO Calculators & ToolsNational
Tax withheld, income tax, super guarantee, fuel tax credits and more — official ATO calculators for sole traders and businesses.
ato.gov.au
MoneySmart — ASICNational
ASIC's free financial guidance. Budget planners, insurance guides, super calculators and business financial health tools.
moneysmart.gov.au
ABN LookupNational
Instantly check if a subcontractor, supplier or client is a legitimate registered business. Essential before paying anyone.
abr.business.gov.au
Government Grants FinderNational
Search available government grants, subsidies and support programs for small businesses. Updated regularly.
business.gov.au
ATO — Asset Depreciation GuideNational
How to claim depreciation on vehicles, tools and equipment. Instant asset write-off rules and effective life schedules.
ato.gov.au
Small Business Development Corp (WA)WA
Free advisory services for small businesses in WA — business planning, dispute resolution and mentoring programs.
smallbusiness.wa.gov.au
Links verified June 2026. Government websites change occasionally — if a link isn't working, search the organisation name directly. This page is for general information only and is not legal or financial advice.