Sole traders in Western Australia with employees in different states or territories
Sole traders in Western Australia generally aren't covered by the national system.
However, if a sole trader has an employee whose employment is based in a different state or territory, they will generally be covered by the national system in respect of that employee.
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Fair Work Act 2009 section 30D and section 30N – extends the definition of ‘National System Employer’ provided in section 14 of the FW Act.
Fair Work Act 2009 section 30C and section 30M – extends the definition of ‘National System Employee’ provided in section 13 of the FW Act.
Fair Work Act 2009 section 14(f) – person who carries on an activity in a Territory, so far as the person employs, or usually employs, an individual in connection with that activity.
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