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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 ...
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 ...
22.05.2026
Disaster Recovery and Payroll: Planning for the Unthinkable
By Susan Bull | Payroll Consultant, Australian Payroll Association Picture this: a cold Friday night in July. You have finally locked up the payroll office after completing the last of the State payroll tax reconciliations. Exhausted but relieved, you ...
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 ...
22.05.2026
Manager challenger: Performance management or workplace bullying?
In a recent decision on a stop bullying application, the Fair Work Commission (the FWC) has provided support to employers (and in particular, managers) attempting to manage underperforming employees in a reasonable manner. In the matter of Re Heidel ...
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, ...