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16.01.2026 The trends that will define payroll in 2026 Payroll in 2026 will be defined by confidence, not convenience, with boards, regulators and employees demanding hard evidence that payroll is correct rather than simply running smoothly, according to Australian Payroll Association CEO Ross Heron. ... News

21.11.2025 Game over: The “practical reality” test confirms that an individual was an employee and not an independent contractor The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) was amended last year to introduce a new test for determining if an individual is an employee or an independent contractor. Section 15AA of the FW Act states that the ordinary meaning of the terms ‘employee’ and ... Blog

14.11.2025 Bend or break: FWC finds refusal of flexible working request did not force employee to resign For an employee to bring a general protections claim involving dismissal, they must be able to demonstrate that they were “dismissed” from their employment within the meaning of section 386 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act). One of the instances in ... Blog

21.10.2025 Stop telling me payroll support is expensive Every time I hear someone say payroll support or membership is “too expensive,” I can’t help but smile. Because the truth is, when you look at the numbers, payroll membership isn’t a high cost. It’s one of the most affordable and smart investments you ... News

17.10.2025 Protecting payroll data from fraud Payroll systems are among the most sensitive data repositories in any organisation. They hold names, addresses, tax file numbers, bank accounts, salaries, phone numbers, in short, everything a fraudster dreams of. A breach can inflict financial loss, ... News

17.10.2025 A cautionary tale: Why payroll consulting requires real payroll experts When it comes to payroll, expertise is not optional. Payroll is one of the most complex and highly regulated functions in any organisation. It requires not just technical knowledge of legislation and awards, but a deep operational understanding of how ... News

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