Plumber not deemed to be an employee for SG

Deeming provisions for superannuation guarantee (SG) can create unbudgeted costs in relation to contractors. The recent Federal Court decision in FCT v Hatfield 2025 FCA 182 is another example of the vexed question of when the extended definition of employee in section 12(3) of the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 applies.