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    Something's gone wrong on site. What do I do?

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    I've just disturbed asbestos
    Stop. Get out. Don't clean up. Start with the WHS basics.
    I've had a stop-work or WHS notice
    Prohibition or improvement notice? What to do in the first 24 hours.
    My ute's been broken into
    Police report, insurance, serial numbers (in that order).
    I haven't been paid
    Security of Payment rights and when to stop work.
    I've been sacked on the spot
    Your rights to notice, final pay, and a fair process.
    I think I'm being underpaid
    Check your pay against the award and the minimum wage.
    Client's refusing a snag
    The difference between defects, scope, and fair wear.
    Someone's had an accident on site
    Get help, secure the scene, then notify the regulator.
    I'm not sure if I'm really a contractor
    Contractor or employee? Run the ATO/Fair Work test.

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    Starting Out

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    New to site? Start here for the basics every worker should know.

    Getting Paid

    14

    Late payment, Security of Payment, retention and variations.

    Contracts & Disputes

    14

    Contracts, variations, final accounts and adjudication.

    Work Health & Safety

    12

    WHS duties, SWMS, PPE, silica and incident reporting.

    Tax & ATO

    13

    Income tax, GST, BAS, PAYG and super — what you owe and when.

    Licensing & Registration

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    Trade licences, the White Card and the tickets you need.

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    Something's gone wrong on site

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    Getting Paid

    Chasing money and not getting it? Security of Payment, variations, retention.

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    Staying Safe

    Risk, SWMS, PPE, incident reporting. The WHS rules that actually apply to you.

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    Tax for Builders

    Income tax, GST, BAS, super and the instant asset write-off — what you owe, and when.

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    Know Your Rights

    What your boss, client or main contractor can and can't make you do.

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