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07.08.2026 The Evidence Gap: Why Good Time Records Matter More Than Ever By Emma-Lee Oliver | Senior Payroll Consultant, APA There was a time when I thought of timesheets as simply the starting point for payroll. Employees completed them, managers approved them, payroll processed them and everyone moved on. After spending the ... News

20.03.2026 Who Will Run Payroll in Five Years? By Emma-Lee Oliver | Senior Payroll Consultant, Australian Payroll Association I have lost count of how many times I have heard, “We just need someone who can hit the ground running.” I understand it. Payroll doesn’t have the luxury of a slow learning ... News

13.03.2026 The Art (and Risk) of Manual Remediation by Emma-Lee Oliver | Senior Consultant, Australian Payroll Association There was a time when a large underpayment remediation meant one thing in my world: clear the calendar, open Excel and brace for impact. Like many of you, I’ve sat through the ... News