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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 ...
04.07.2025
Tip on managing payroll in a remote team
Managing payroll in a remote team is not just about pressing a mythical button. It requires clear processes, technology alignment, fraud prevention measures and compliance vigilance to protect your business and your employees, even when your payroll team ...
27.06.2025
End of year blues (a payroll professional’s lament)
June rolls in with a cold sharp bite, And payroll teams prepare for the fight. Not fists and fury, but forms and files, With checklists stretching endless miles. The phone won’t stop, the queries flow, “Will my super clear?”, “Do you even know?” While ...
27.06.2025
Unfair dismissal high income threshold increases from 1 July 2025: what it means for payroll and employers
From 1 July 2025, the Fair Work Commission will raise the high income threshold in unfair dismissal claims from $175,000 to $183,100. The compensation cap is also increasing, up from $87,500 to $91,550. These figures are not just abstract legal ...
20.06.2025
Why superannuation errors are not just mistakes they’re compliance time bombs
It may not always grab headlines like wages underpayment scandals, but failing to pay the correct superannuation is one of the most common and costly compliance issues in Australian payroll. Whether it’s misclassifying contractors or miscalculating ...
20.06.2025
Payroll records prove pivotal in employment dispute
A recent Fair Work Commission case has highlighted a timely reminder for payroll professionals: your records may be your organisation’s best defence. In this case, an employee alleged they had been underpaid and sought compensation for what they claimed ...
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