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Application to register a PAYG withholding account

Complete this form if you employ a worker. This registration enables you to withhold tax from their salary or wages. You must report and pay the tax to the ATO on your employee’s behalf.

Casual Employment Information Statement

Employers have to give every new casual employee a Casual Employment Information Statement (the CEIS) before, or as soon as possible after, they start their new job.

Difference between employees and contractors

This page outlines six of the factors that, taken together, determine whether a worker is an employee or contractor for tax and super purposes.

Employment Contract Tool

This tool allows you to build your own employment contract, for an employee under Australia's Fair Work system, that is tailored to your business needs.

Employing overseas workers

This Department of Home Affairs website will help you understand your options and obligations when hiring visa holders.

Fair Work Ombudsman

You can use the Fair Work Ombudsman website to search for Awards, agreements, entitlements and pay rates.

Hiring employees checklist

Use this checklist for small business owners to help you meet Australian laws when hiring an employee. This also includes some tips that might help you through the hiring process.

National Employment Standards (NES)

The National Employment Standards (NES) are 11 minimum employment entitlements that have to be provided to all employees.

Working Holiday Maker Employer Registration Form

Fill in this form if you have determined that you will be employing a Working Holiday Maker.

Last modified: 17 Apr 2026
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What you will learn

  1. What to consider before hiring employees
  2. How to check a worker’s residency status before hiring
  3. Determining whether a worker is an employee or contractor
  4. Identifying the forms to provide to new employees
  5. Understand that providing benefits to employees may attract fringe benefits tax
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