Side Hustles & the Law: What Every Sole Trader and Freelancer Needs to Know

Build your side hustle on solid legal ground. Side hustle or serious business? Either way, the legal basics are the same. Most freelancers and sole traders don't think about contracts, ABNs, or compliance until something goes wrong. This practical session covers everything you need to do things properly, from registering your ABN and protecting yourself with the right client contracts, to understanding sham contracting risks and what to do when a client doesn't pay. Get sorted, stay protected.

1st April, 2026, 12:00 PM AEDT

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In this session, Stacey will cover: 

  • ABN Registration: What it means to operate as a sole trader and what your obligations are
  • Client Contracts: How to write agreements that protect you and set clear expectations
  • Sham Contracting: The difference between a contractor and an employee, and why it matters
  • Dispute Resolution: What to do when a client doesn't pay or breaches your agreement
  • Formalising Your Business: When and how to take your side hustle to the next level
 

Why Attend?

Get the legal foundations right before they become a problem. 

Legal Foundations 

Know exactly what you need in place before you take on your next client

Contract Protection 

Understand what a solid client contract looks like and why verbal agreements fall short

Avoid Costly Mistakes 

Learn the sham contracting risks that catch freelancers off guard

Live Q&A

Ask Stacey your specific questions about freelancing, contracts, and going it alone 

 

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