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Freelancers cover design, writing, development, photography, admin, bookkeeping and dozens of other skills, usually working under their own ABN as sole traders. Hiring one directly gets you specialist experience without agency overheads, but quality and reliability vary widely, so it pays to check portfolios, references and how the person handles contracts, revisions and deadlines before committing to a project.
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List your business, freeHow to choose a good Freelancer
- Look for a portfolio with work similar to your brief, not just an impressive but unrelated showreel.
- Confirm they hold an ABN and appropriate insurance, especially professional indemnity for advice-based work.
- Ask how revisions are handled and how many rounds the quoted price includes before extras apply.
- Check availability honestly; a talented freelancer juggling six clients can still miss your deadline.
- Agree who owns the final work; copyright stays with the creator unless assigned in writing.
- Prefer written scopes and milestone payments over vague hourly arrangements for anything beyond small jobs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What does the quoted price include, and what counts as out of scope?
- Can you share two recent clients I could contact for a reference?
- Who owns the copyright and source files once the final invoice is paid?
- What happens to the timeline and cost if the brief changes partway through?
- Are you registered for GST, and will your invoices include it?
What does a freelancer cost in Australia?
Freelance rates in Australia commonly run from around $50 to $150 per hour depending on the field, with senior developers, strategists and specialist consultants charging more. Many quote fixed project fees instead, from a few hundred dollars for a logo or article to five figures for a full website build. Freelancers turning over less than $75,000 a year may not be registered for GST, so check whether quotes include it. Prices vary with experience, urgency and scope.
Frequently asked questions
Do freelancers in Australia need a licence?
Most freelance work such as design, writing, marketing and software development needs no licence, just an ABN. Exceptions exist where the work itself is regulated, for example financial advice, tax agent services, building trades or security work. If the service touches a regulated area, ask which registration the freelancer holds and verify it.
Should I hire a freelancer or an agency?
Freelancers usually cost less and you deal directly with the person doing the work. Agencies suit larger projects needing several disciplines at once, and offer cover if someone is sick or leaves. For a defined project needing one skill set, an experienced freelancer is often the better value.
Is it normal for a freelancer to ask for a deposit?
Yes. Deposits of 20 to 50 per cent are standard for project work, with the balance due on delivery or at milestones. It protects both sides. Be cautious of anyone asking for full payment upfront, and get the deposit amount and refund conditions in writing before paying anything.
Who owns the work a freelancer creates for me?
Under Australian copyright law the creator generally owns the work unless the contract assigns it to you. Many freelancers transfer ownership on final payment but keep the right to show the work in their portfolio. Confirm ownership, source files and any licensing terms in writing before the project starts.
What protections do I have if the work is not up to scratch?
Australian Consumer Law guarantees that services are provided with due care and skill and are fit for the purpose you explained. If the work falls short you can ask for it to be fixed or seek a remedy. A clear written brief with acceptance criteria makes this far easier to enforce.
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