Field notes on offshore hiring.
Plain-English writing on the real costs, the Fair Work rules, and how to make a hire actually work.
The true cost of hiring an offshore bookkeeper in Australia in 2026
A local bookkeeper runs $85,000 to $105,000 a year fully loaded. Here is what the offshore version actually costs, line by line, with nothing hidden.
Chris Raad · 1 July 2026
Is your offshore contractor legal? What the Pascua ruling means
In 2024 the Fair Work Commission ruled a Philippines-based contractor was, in law, an Australian employee. Here is what changed and the two structures that survive it.
Chris Raad · 24 June 2026
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