[1][2][3] Independent contractors operate in the workplace by contracting out their services rather than being engaged under an employment agreement.
Independent contractors operate their business entity in order to provide a good or service for an agreed price usually stipulated in a commercial contract.
Also, they are free to accept or refuse work and may make a profit or a loss from the contracts they enter into with their clients.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) separates OBOs from independent contractors on the basis that they are self-employed workers whose primary activity is managing others (i.e. they have employees) and/or selling goods and services to earn income rather than relying on the provision of their labour.
Board meetings are held monthly at 150 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, ICA's mission is to: ICA's lobbying campaigns have focused on: 2000-2001 the introduction of the Personal Services Income (Tax) legislation;[13][14][15] 2003–6 participation in the International Labour Organization (ILO) debates regarding the Scope of the Employment Relationship resulting in a 2006 ILO Recommendation protecting the legitimacy of independent contractors and the commercial contract.