How To Legally Hire Remote Closers In Australia

If you’re a remote closer or appointment setter… Or you’re an Australian business owner hiring remote salespeople… You need to understand the difference between contractor and employee arrangements in Australia.Because the line between a contractor and an employee in Australia is thinner than most people think. Get it wrong, and a business can pay anywhere from $50,000 into the millions.It's not the sexiest topic. But it might be the one that protects your income, your reputation, and your business.In this episode of the Remote Sales Podcast, Sharni Campbell takes over from Kris and sits down with commercial lawyer Tracey Mylecharane from TM Legal Atelier. With more than 20 years in law, Tracey busts the biggest myths in Australia's high-ticket remote sales space and shows you how to set things up the smart way.You’ll hear about:✅ The real difference between a contractor and an employee in Australia✅ Why having an ABN does NOT automatically make someone a contractor✅ How Fair Work assesses contractor vs employee arrangements (and why it leans pro-employee)✅ Why copying US high-ticket sales models can put your business at risk✅ The financial risks of contractor misclassification, from back pay to hefty penalties✅ When contractors still need to be paid superannuation✅ How to build an ethical, competitive, and compliant remote sales teamKey moments:00:00:00 Intro00:01:40 Meet Tracey00:05:20 US Versus Australia00:09:00 Contractor Rules Changed00:12:20 How Claims Begin00:15:40 What Makes A Contractor00:19:00 The Right To Delegate00:22:40 When Super Applies00:26:20 Stop Doing Backflips00:31:00 People Are Assets👉Connect with Tracey Mylecharanehttps://www.tmlegalatelier.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/tmlegalatelier/ -👉FREE $1,000-a-day Remote Sales Roadmap (how to make $1k-a-day as a remote closer)👈https://go.remotesalesinstitute.com/lm-a-lp 👉Want to start your remote sales career? Book a call with the RSI Team👈https://bit.ly/rsidcyt 👉Connect With Us👈https://www.instagram.com/remotesalesinstituteofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/kriscochrane/ https://remotesalesinstitute.com/