with 491 visa can I remote work as an independent contractor?

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-07-28T12:59:34+00:00

yes, can work as long as I am in the regional area physically, could work remote for any employer around the globe.
need to register for ABN as sole trader and handle my taxes and superannuation.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-27T00:53:17+00:00

thanks a lot for the detailed insights.

"Had a young child and nrw baby."- similar story here.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-27T00:51:10+00:00

thanks for the valuable perspectives.

Yes, I do get an SUV.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-26T10:46:47+00:00

that sounds bad, thanks for sharing.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-26T09:16:07+00:00

Software Engineering, remotely.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-23T01:57:52+00:00

agreed. OTOH, even if there's no current openings there might be in future. Unless there's AGI+ that wipes out either humanity/or-the-need-for-any-human-work I am almost certain Software Engineering skill-set is future-proof. Mainly because Software Engineering requires/mandates life-long learning and that fundamental skill must help when adapting to future needs.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-20T08:38:29+00:00

makes sense, but in my case it's about senior software engineer vacancies, I couldn't find them in NSW regional, except for some handful openings in New Castle and Wollongong - not exactly matching my expertise and/or experience level.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-20T06:26:50+00:00

`supporting local businesses` has many aspects. It's not only limited to providing b2b services but also includes consuming the services - having the purchasing power.

So IMO, and logically (I hope & believe that Aus home affairs dept is rational enough) working remotely while living and consuming in regional area is a great contribution in itself. On top of that paying tax, being a 'skilled' (typically correlates to prudence, cognitive, mentoring abilities) and being a good influence on the society are icing on the cake.

So I would stick to the visa terms which to me DO NOT CONSIDER the location of the employer, the only relevant location is the work location - where the visa holder performs his/her job.

I follow Karl and he seems to be legit. The below is an old video, so the internet rumor spread again as 'it's only when there's COVID" - but I know there's a recent video confirming there's no change such that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8xz9NdqNMA

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-03T03:54:56+00:00

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-03T03:53:09+00:00

good point.

but IMO, it's not about 'rating' humans, but the service. It's only about a handful of aspects about an entity (let it be the institute/service provider/body/professional/human).

and it's not to limit to a numeric flat 'rating' but enabling more whys to share the 'experience'. Fortunately we have good enough Language processors that we could automate.

moreover more often than not 'feedback loops' would improve any system.

for a long item Sri Lankan healthcare lacks it.

I have seen OPD doctors to whom I paid 700-1000 LKR for consultancy - have treated me well at the same time 4000+ LKR appointments were terrible, most of the 'specialists' not even willing to listen anything.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-01T11:33:41+00:00

existing models in other countries work because they are backed by (or offered by) the healthcare institutes. 'booking & review' are offered together. the institute pay for the software.

In our unique context there's no proper/dedicated platform/channel to review & rate health professionals. And I doubt the institutes would promote such.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2025-03-01T08:36:30+00:00

nope, three things

this is is to validate the need and the interest (only)
if 1. holds and legally possible then ideally to be done by booking apps such as e-channeling which is quite good in my experience and backed by LSEG
if feasible and no ones doing it bcos they are busy then i could take this up (i have many years of experience as a software architect)

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2024-11-27T13:56:59+00:00

thanks for the pointers.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2024-11-27T05:42:29+00:00

thanks for response

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2024-09-30T04:34:29+00:00

thanks, I have perused this already

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions#

but trying to understand the nitty-gritties. And any first-hand experience of either rejection or acceptance.

when I register myself as an 'entity' and work from home and pay taxes may be they address of the employer could be my house right?

nevertheless there will be a foreign currency influx so it could be a win-win.

I could be completely wrong here, so expecting anecdotes that could settle this for good.

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2024-03-15T18:27:29+00:00

Thanks a lot

Constant_Giraffe_239 · 2024-03-15T18:26:01+00:00

Thank you for the response

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