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Jun 23, 2026

Tradies & Construction

The average qualified tradie in Australia earns between $89,000 and $91,000 per year as an employee. Self-employed tradies turn over significantly more ($120,000 to $175,000 gross) but keep between 20% and 38% as net profit after expenses.

Jun 17, 2026

Tradies & Construction

What insurance does a handyman need? Public Liability from ~$50/month, state job value limits, what work is restricted, costs by cover level, and common claims explained.

Jun 17, 2026

Tradies & Construction

What insurance does a plumber need? PL from ~$80/month, VBA rules for Victoria, tool cover, costs by level, and common plumbing claims explained.

Jun 16, 2026

Tradies & Construction

What insurance does a carpenter need in Australia? Public liability insurance from ~$30/month, tools of trade, commercial motor. Cover levels, costs, and common claims explained.

Jun 16, 2026

Business 101

Market stall insurance in Australia from ~$35/day or ~$125/year. What cover you need, what markets require, and how to get your certificate instantly.

Jun 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

What insurance do NDIS disability support workers need? PL, PI, personal accident, cyber. Registered vs unregistered. Costs from ~$420/yr.

Jun 16, 2026

Tradies & Construction

What insurance do electricians need in Australia? PL required for licensed contractors in some states. Check state rules, QLD consumer protection, tools, costs, and claims.

Jun 16, 2026

Health & Wellness

Insurance for therapists in Australia explained. Key risks, real claim examples, PACFA, ATMS, ACA minimums, costs, exclusions and how to choose cover.

Jun 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

In most Australian contexts, employers liability insurance refers to workers compensation. What it covers, state schemes, and the gaps.

Jun 16, 2026

Insurance Basics

Public liability insurance covers your business if a third party (a customer, supplier, or member of the public) claims they were injured or their property was damaged because of your business activities. It may help cover the legal defence costs and any compensation awarded, subject to policy terms.

Jun 16, 2026

Beauty & Personal Care

What are the requirements to become a cosmetic tattoo artist in Australia. This checklist covers every requirement you need to meet, organised into four phases: Learn, Register, Set Up, and Operate.

Jun 16, 2026

Allied Health

NDIS support worker insurance from $30-$40/month depending on practice type, what drives your premium, how to reduce it, and the vehicle cover gap.

Mar 16, 2023

Business 101

We won the Best Workplace Diversity award at FinTech Australia Awards last night. The upcover team is 41 brilliant individ...

Oct 5, 2022

Cyber Insurance

upcover has worked with market leading insurance partners to launch Australia's first fully digital cyber security insurance offering for Aussie businesses.