Hi there,
Your help is much appreciated!
I have recently been made redundant from my full time job and am about to enter my second trimester of pregnancy which is making job hunting difficult - as most new roles are not interested in someone who could only work for the next six months. I am finding it hard to find either permanent, contract or even part time casual work.
I have an ABN which I registered for a small business a while ago (selling womens pyjamas - it never took off!) but I am wondering if I can use this ABN for freelance work? I have the possibility of getting freelance work from a few small businesses who do not have the means to take on part time casual staff, but quite willing to pay freelancers here and there.
My other query is - I have applied to Centrelink for Jobseeker payments. They have told me I cannot have a period of 12 weeks or above of being unemployed before the baby is born, if I am still to qualify for Paid Parental Leave. If I worked under my ABN in freelance capacity, would this count towards me 'working'? I am very anxious not to lose my PPL payments so want to ensure I am working in ways that Centrelink will recognise. I understand ATO may not be able to advise on this matter but if anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you!
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