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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 ...
13.08.2025
FWC rejects constructive dismissal claim, finding the employment ended by “mutual agreement”
For an employee to have access to the unfair dismissal jurisdiction, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) must be satisfied that the employee was “dismissed” from their employment within the meaning of section 386(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). ...
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