Important Message from the MEAA

Indeed it should. If in fact it is an amateur production in which some people are getting paid or a pro production in which some people are not getting paid then any contract should reflect that. I was not aware of the requirement to place "This is a Community Theatre Production" on material. It certainly doesn't seem to apply in Adelaide. Finally if signing a contract that makes you a contractor you should add together 1/ The Hourly rate you require 2/ 9% for superannuation 3/ 7% for annual leave 4/ 7% for sick leave. 5/ Pro rata amounts to cover your workmans comp and public liability insurance because if you are a contractor you must carry both yourself. 6/ 3% for long service leave so an hourly rate of say 22.50 becomes ... well you work it out. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au