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03.07.2026
Why payroll knowledge should never sit with one person
By Louise Missen | Head of Member Services, Australian Payroll Association "We'll send you to the training, and you can update the team when you get back." It's something payroll managers hear all the time. On the surface, it makes sense. Training ...
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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...