Which jobs don't need a licence in Australia, and what to check instead

By state

Parts of a job that still need a licence

Hiring? What to check instead

1. Check the business name and ABN on ABN Lookup: the ABN should be active and the name should match.
2. Ask for a certificate of public liability insurance and check the end date.
3. Read reviews from other customers.
4. Get a written quote that says what is included.
5. Make sure any electrical, plumbing, gas or asbestos part is done by a licensed tradie, and check that licence too.
6. Do not pay the full price before the job is done.

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On ServiceTasker, businesses can upload their ABN and insurance, and our team checks them before they show on the profile.

For businesses: what you need instead of a licence

1. Get an ABN (free, from the Australian Business Register).
2. Get public liability insurance. Many customers and strata managers ask for it.
3. Check local permits for your business on the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS), for example for waste transport or working on footpaths.
4. On ServiceTasker: upload your ABN and insurance in My account, Licences and credentials, so customers see them on your profile.
5. If you also do electrical, plumbing, gas or building work over the state limit, get that licence first (see the trade guides).

Official: Apply for an ABN ABN Lookup Licences and permits finder (ABLIS)