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28.03.2024
End of daylight savings
Daylight saving time will end on Sunday 7 April 2024. Clocks go back one hour at 3am to 2am in: Australian Capital Territory New South Wales South Australia Tasmania Victoria. Daylight saving doesn’t apply in all states and territories. There is no ...
28.03.2024
Part two of the Closing Loopholes amendments – An action plan for employers
On 26 February 2024, the second tranche of Closing Loopholes amendments was legislated by the Federal Government under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 (Cth) (Closing Loopholes No.2 Act). The first tranche of Closing ...
26.03.2024
Payroll officer spent stolen cash on Candy Crush
A woman who defrauded her mushroom farm employer of more than $1 million, spending $180,000 on the mobile game Candy Crush, has pleaded guilty to theft and had her bail revoked. Allison Simmons pleaded guilty to seven charges of theft after swindling ...
22.03.2024
Easter Public Holidays across Australia in 2024
Easter, a time of reflection and celebration for many, also brings with it a patchwork of public holidays across Australia. These holidays, varying from state to state, can pose a unique challenge for businesses and payroll departments nationwide. As we ...
22.03.2024
Redundancy Payments: Understanding the nuances for Australian businesses
In recent weeks, our Member helpdesk has seen a noticeable uptick in phone calls related to redundancy payments. This surge in questions signals a pressing need for clarity and understanding about the complexities involved in calculating redundancy ...
22.03.2024
FWO secures penalties against bar operator and external accounting firm
The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) requires employers to keep certain employee records for a period of 7 years. These records are necessary to ensure that employees have been paid their minimum entitlements should an underpayment claim be made. In ...
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