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25.07.2025
New Bill Alert for Modern Award Workers
The Albanese Government has introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025, reinforcing its commitment to protecting penalty and overtime rates for around 2.6 million workers. Key Principle: Modern awards must not ...
18.07.2025
Filipino workers allegedly underpaid almost $100,000 at Sydney restaurant
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a Japanese restaurant in north-western Sydney, alleging they underpaid two migrant workers a total of almost $100,000 and falsified records. Facing the Federal Circuit and ...
18.07.2025
Seven common mistakes when managing allowances and deductions
Confusing allowances with reimbursements Coding a genuine reimbursement (for example, an expense paid on behalf of the employee) as a taxable allowance, or vice versa, distorts PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax and STP reporting. Relying on ...
11.07.2025
Strategic payroll priorities for the year ahead
The next year will be a pivotal one for Australian payroll teams. From the last scheduled rise in the superannuation guarantee to new industrial relations obligations and looming payday super reforms, the landscape is shifting fast. Below is a strategic ...
11.07.2025
FWC upholds summary dismissal of employee who refused to provide medical information confirming fitness to work
Where there are concerns about an employee’s fitness to work, employers may rely on terms in their employment contract which require the employee to comply with the reasonable and lawful direction to undergo a medical assessment. For example, in the ...
04.07.2025
Professional services company penalised
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $39,600 in penalties in court against a Perth-based company and its former director. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $33,000 penalty against AICA International Pty Ltd – which is based in Bibra Lake ...
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