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04.09.2025
Protection of penalty and overtime rates
The federal government’s new law to protect penalty and overtime rates has now received Royal Assent. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼? The legislation puts constraints on the Fair Work Commission when it exercises its power to make, ...
28.08.2025
Why payroll professionals shouldn’t rely on ChatGPT for payroll advice
Large language models like ChatGPT have transformed the way people access information. They are fast, clever, and often impressively accurate. But when it comes to payroll, “close enough” isn’t good enough. The risks of relying on generic AI tools for ...
28.08.2025
Aged care award increases: What payroll professionals need to know now
The Fair Work Commission’s recent Work Value Case – Aged Care Industry decision marks a historic shift in the valuation of work in aged care, with direct implications for payroll professionals responsible for ensuring compliance and accuracy. The ...
22.08.2025
ATO & Fair Work Ombudsman See AI as a Game Changer for Payroll Compliance
At a recent conference both the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) signalled optimism about how artificial intelligence can bolster businesses’ understanding of their obligations, without replacing human oversight. ATO ...
22.08.2025
The NAB underpayment: A reminder of payroll’s indispensable role
When a major employer like the National Australia Bank (NAB) discovers it has underpaid staff, it’s more than just a financial blip, it’s a stark reminder that payroll is far from a back office triviality. Wielding both legal and human implications, ...
15.08.2025
The danger of using ChatGPT for payroll advice
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, and tools like ChatGPT are increasingly being turned to for everything from drafting emails to solving complex business challenges. But while large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are impressive ...