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22.05.2026 Fair Work Commission Issues Decision on Junior Rates Application The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has issued its long-awaited decision in the Junior rates application (AM2024/24), marking a significant development for employees working in the fast food, retail and pharmacy sectors. The decision follows an application ... News Awards

15.05.2026 EOFY isn’t “The Same Every Year” and neither is payroll For many payroll professionals, EOFY can feel routine. The deadlines are familiar. The reporting cycle comes around every year. The process may look the same on the surface but payroll itself is constantly evolving. Every year brings legislative updates, ... News Long Service Leave

15.05.2026 The 18 day payroll bombshell: Why your Queensland transfer just got complicated By Louise Missen | Head of Member Services, Australian Payroll Association An employee spends a decade with your organisation, six years in Mumbai, four in Melbourne. They relocate to Brisbane for a short term handover assignment. Eighteen days later, ... News Long Service Leave

01.05.2026 When Payroll Reports to HR or Finance: Bridging the Gap By Louise Missen | Head of Member Services, Australian Payroll Association If you work in payroll, chances are you’ve found yourself reporting to either HR or Finance, sometimes even switching sides depending on who drew the short straw. And while that ... News

01.04.2026 Junior Wages Abolished for Adult Workers By Louise Missen | Head of Member Services, Australian Payroll Association The Fair Work Commission has delivered a landmark ruling that will phase out junior pay rates for adult workers in key modern awards, beginning a major shift in how employers ... News

06.03.2026 NSW Long Service Leave: Updated Guidance Effective 1 March 2026 By Louise Missen | Head of Member Services, Australian Payroll Association What payroll and HR teams need to know From 1 March 2026, NSW Industrial Relations has released updated guidance on the interpretation and calculation of Long Service Leave (LSL). ... News