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21.06.2026 Ctrl key – Control in the independent contractor relationship In determining whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor, courts and tribunals are required to assess the “real substance, practical reality and true nature” of the relationship, per s 15AA of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW ... News

12.06.2026 The Hidden Payroll Risk: When Information Isn't Shared Payroll is built on accuracy, consistency and compliance. Yet one of the biggest risks facing payroll teams is often overlooked: poor information sharing. A missed legislative update, an undocumented process change, or a payroll interpretation shared ... News

12.06.2026 Why the Concessional Contributions Cap Should Not Drive Salary Packaging Discussions Recently, we have seen a growing tendency for employers to become focused on an individual's concessional contribution position when designing remuneration arrangements. This approach can add unnecessary complexity and blur the line between employer ... News

05.06.2026 Payroll in Focus: Key changes every payroll professional needs to know As we approach the end of the 2025/26 financial year, payroll professionals are managing a rare convergence of significant legislative changes, all taking effect within weeks of each other. From minimum wage increases to superannuation reform, the volume ... News

05.06.2026 Is $2,000 a year really enough to keep your payroll compliant? Wages are the single largest cost line in almost every business in Australia. For most organisations, payroll accounts for anywhere between 50% and 70% of total operating costs. Yet according to the 2026 Australian Payroll Survey, the median annual ... News

29.05.2026 Payroll Under Pressure: Lessons from the Greathunter Superannuation Case The Fair Work Ombudsman’s legal action against Greathunter Pty Ltd, the former operator of Newcastle restaurant Larnna Thai, is a reminder that superannuation compliance is no longer just an Australian Taxation Office issue. As superannuation obligations ... News

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