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01.04.2026 Junior Wages Abolished for Adult Workers By Louise Missen | Head of Member Services, Australian Payroll Association The Fair Work Commission has delivered a landmark ruling that will phase out junior pay rates for adult workers in key modern awards, beginning a major shift in how employers ... News

27.03.2026 Does Super Apply to This Payment? Understanding OTE in Practice Paying superannuation for employees may seem straightforward, yet it continues to be one of the most common sources of payroll error in Australia. Super must be calculated on an employee’s Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) and determining what forms part of ... News

27.03.2026 What a Day! Highlights from the Australian Payroll Summit Sydney The 2026 Australian Payroll Summit in Sydney was nothing short of incredible. Bringing together payroll professionals, industry leaders and partners from across the country, the day was filled with energy, insight and connection. From the moment doors ... News

27.03.2026 New Practical Guidance Released: WA Long Service Leave Act Payroll professionals across Western Australia should be aware of a newly released guide from the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, designed to provide clearer, more practical support in administering long service leave ... News

20.03.2026 Who Will Run Payroll in Five Years? By Emma-Lee Oliver | Senior Payroll Consultant, Australian Payroll Association I have lost count of how many times I have heard, “We just need someone who can hit the ground running.” I understand it. Payroll doesn’t have the luxury of a slow learning ... News

20.03.2026 Criminal Underpayment Laws: 15 Months On, A Defining Shift for Payroll Leaders By Ross Heron | CEO, Australian Payroll Association When Australia criminalised intentional wage underpayment on 1 January 2025, the reform was described as a watershed moment in workplace regulation. For the first time, deliberate underpayment became a ... News

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