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02.07.2023
In the depths of Australia’s most significant tax fraud scheme
The unveiling of Australia’s largest tax fraud scheme in history has recently come to light, with the release of compelling evidence that had been kept confidential until now. This evidence, consisting of incriminating text messages, covertly recorded ...
02.07.2023
Super increase from 1 July 2023
As of July 1, 2023, Australian employers will be required by law to contribute a minimum of 11 percent of a worker’s salary to their superannuation fund, up from the previous rate of 10.5 percent. This rate will continue to rise by 0.5 percent each year ...
26.06.2023
New insights into employee earnings from STP data
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has today released a new set of statistics on employee earnings, based on Single Touch Payroll (STP) data. Bjorn Jarvis, ABS head of labour statistics, said: “We have been producing statistics from Single Touch ...
26.06.2023
Crown to backpay staff AU$1.2m after wages error
Casino operator Crown Resorts has agreed to backpay staff $1.2 million. Crown reported the error to the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) in March 2020 after a letter about prioritising payroll compliance. The underpayments impacted approximately 200 employees ...
26.06.2023
APA gold member Access Group
Meet Access Group, a Gold Partner of the Australian Payroll Association The Access Group is the first Australian Payroll Association Gold Partner. The gold partnership is APA’s new initiative to recognise key payroll businesses for aligning values, ...
25.06.2023
Disclosure of criminal charges during employment
We often speak about the importance of honesty and candour in an employment relationship, particularly when it comes to matters that may be personal to an employee but which may also affect their ability to perform their role, such as their health, ...
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