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16.06.2024
Townsville woman charged with allegedly defrauding Far North Qld business more than $2.5 million
A north Queensland office manager is facing 120 criminal charges over an alleged sophisticated fraud scheme worth more than $2.5 million spanning six years. Police allege the Townsville woman, 50, stole the funds from a business in the small town of ...
16.06.2024
Annual Wage Review Decision 2024
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel announced on Monday, 3 June 2024 the outcome of its annual review of the national minimum wage (NMW) and minimum wages under the modern awards. This year, the Expert Panel has increased the NMW by 3.75%, meaning ...
10.06.2024
85 Degrees franchisor penalised $1.44 million
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $1.44 million against the franchisor of the ‘85 Degrees’ brand in Australia for its “systematic failure to ensure compliance within its franchise network”, including underpayments at a number of its ...
10.06.2024
Welcome back, Andy Thompson: A boost to our payroll recruitment team
We are thrilled to announce the return of Andy Thompson (andy@austpayroll.com.au) to our team as Payroll Recruitment Partner. Andy brings an unparalleled depth of experience to our organisation, with over 11 years of specialist payroll recruitment ...
10.06.2024
The likelihood of full Payroll Tax harmonisation in Australia
The concept of harmonising payroll tax across Australia has been a topic of discussion for years, with proponents arguing that it would simplify compliance and reduce administrative burdens for businesses operating in multiple states. However, the road ...
31.05.2024
Bullying prosecution leads to conviction and fine for company and its director
Under work health and safety legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) have duties to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable the health and safety of workers in the workplace. It is also accepted that workplace bullying is a ...
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