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01.08.2025
The technology that’s quietly revolutionising payroll (and why I’m finally ready to talk about it)
After 30 years in this industry, I don’t get excited about new technology very often. Most “innovations” are just old solutions with shinier interfaces. But something I’ve been quietly watching develop over the past 12 months has genuinely impressed me, ...
30.07.2025
Get well soon: The value of online medical certificates
The emergence of telehealth services and online-sourced medical certificates has made obtaining a medical certificate for employees easier than ever. There are a number of service providers now available for employees to access a medical professional and ...
25.07.2025
Celebrating National Payroll Day: Recognising the professionals who keep Australia paid
On Friday 25 July, we marked a significant occasion on the Australian business calendar, National Payroll Day. While it may not yet be as widely known as other professional recognition days, its importance cannot be overstated. This year’s event was a ...
25.07.2025
New Bill Alert for Modern Award Workers
The Albanese Government has introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025, reinforcing its commitment to protecting penalty and overtime rates for around 2.6 million workers. Key Principle: Modern awards must not ...
18.07.2025
Filipino workers allegedly underpaid almost $100,000 at Sydney restaurant
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a Japanese restaurant in north-western Sydney, alleging they underpaid two migrant workers a total of almost $100,000 and falsified records. Facing the Federal Circuit and ...
18.07.2025
Seven common mistakes when managing allowances and deductions
Confusing allowances with reimbursements Coding a genuine reimbursement (for example, an expense paid on behalf of the employee) as a taxable allowance, or vice versa, distorts PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax and STP reporting. Relying on ...
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