2022 APA Annual Conference
Date | Location | Price | Earlybird price |
25 March 2022 | Crystal Palace, Luna Park, Sydney | $875 |
$785
Early bird ends 28th February 2022
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Date | Location | Price | Earlybird price |
25 March 2022 | Online | $775 |
$685
Early bird ends 28th February 2022
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Join Australian Payroll Association as we empower you to solve future challenges in collaboration with your peers, Industry leaders and technical experts.
The 2022 Annual Payroll Conference is an unmissable learning and networking opportunity. This one day event is an excellent opportunity to connect with Payroll peers and business leaders in Australia and learn the direction of Payroll.
Our theme in 2022 is:
‘Connect through Reflection'
As we rely on digital connectivity to survive, it is our need for human connection that will be the foundation on which we build everything else.
Uncover solutions and new ideas to lead your payroll into a post-pandemic world. Take part in an immersive day packed with talks from industry leaders, high performers, executive coaches and technical experts, all while networking with leading suppliers of tomorrow's payroll world.
WHY ATTEND?
- Hear from local and national luminaries
- Gain practical knowledge to execute in your payroll
- Embrace the payroll industry and discover trending issues
- Reconnect and reflect with like minded professionals
Take the opportunity to learn the latest in contemporary Payroll/MGMT practices and ideas, gain practical tools, and connect with Payroll peers and business leaders in your region.
Due to COVID-19 government restrictions, places are strictly limited for this event, and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. We recommend booking your registration early to avoid disappointment.
0815 - 0845 | Event registration, coffee and tea served |
0845 - 0900 | Welcome |
0900 - 0945 | FROM THREE BLOKES AND A BARBECUE TO 1 MILLION MEALS
ROB CASLICK, CEO AND FOUNDER, TWO GOOD Two Good began ten years ago as an ad-hoc Kings Cross cook-out for the area’s less fortunate. They didn’t mean to grow like they have. They didn’t mean to have this much impact. They just wanted to feed some hungry people. In June 2015, Two Good launched their ‘Eat one, treat one’ model. For every meal purchased, they give an identical one to a local women’s refuge for domestic violence survivors. Rob Caslick will take you through the Two Good story about reminding those who need it most that everybody deserves to feel worthy of love. |
0945 - 1030 | THE GREAT (PAYROLL) RESIGNATION
ROSS HERON, CEO, PAYROLL HQ AND ANDY THOMPSON, RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR, APA With the post covid “Great Resignation” happening in the US and Europe, Ross and Andy will look at what is happening in Australia. They will cover the local war for payroll talent and how you can maximise your team culture and experience to ensure that your payroll department is protected from The Great Resignation. |
1030 – 1100 | MORNING TEA |
1100-1145 | CYBER RISK AND PAYROLL
REECE CORBETT-WILKINS, PARTNER, CLYDE AND CO In 2021, with so much of a payroll process linked to digital systems, the threat of a cyber security breach is a nightmare scenario for payroll professionals. The potential exposure, reputational damage and financial costs facing organisations following a cyber incident are simply too great to ignore. To address the cyber risk facing your organisation, Clyde & Co’s Reece Corbett-Wilkins will explore the current cyber risk landscape and what to do if an incident occurs. |
1145–1230 | TOP 10 PAYROLL ERRORS
JASMINE FERNANCE, AUSTRALIAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION After over a decade supporting more than 1000 employers in Australia, we’ve seen some trends emerge. After analysing our member support management system, some of what Jasmine has found might surprise you! |
1230 – 1330 | LUNCH |
1330 – 1415 | NEWS FROM THE HIGH COURT: SETTLING THE EMPLOYEE V CONTRACTOR DEBATE
ATHENA KOELMEYER, WORKPLACE LAW The High Court has just handed down two decisions clarifying the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. These decisions will have repercussions as the primacy of the governing contract and the rights and obligations under that contract have been confirmed as decisive when identifying whether a relationship is employment or true contracting. Athena will unpack these two decisions and also comment on the effect of decisions on statutory regimes deeming employment, such as superannuation and payroll tax legislation. |
1415 – 1500 | STP PHASE 2 (AND BEYOND)
CHONTELLE WEYMAN, SINGLE TOUCH PAYROLL EMPLOYER & INTERMEDIARY ENGAGEMENT LEAD & Get up to the minute details on the roll out of STP phase 2 from the ATO. |
1500 - 1530 | Afternoon tea |
1530 – 1615 | ASK THE EXPERTS – THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SCRATCH YOUR PAYROLL ITCH ON ANY TOPIC
APA HOSTS A PANEL OF PAYROLL EXPERTS Delegates can pre-submit your questions to the panel covering payroll strategy, technical payroll topics, opinions on potential payroll reform, payroll processes or any other payroll related topic. |
1615 - 1700 | MOVING PAYROLL FROM THE LUNCHROOM TO THE BOARDROOM
TRACY ANGWIN, CEO, AUSTRALIAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION Tracy is seeing more and more initiatives aimed to recognise the value that is delivered from the payroll operation. In this presentation she’ll share some tips and tricks to get the attention of your executives which will allow more investment in the payroll function and more visibility to the payroll team. |
*agenda is subject to change









Luna Park Venues - LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
Luna Park is located in Milsons Point, just under the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s incredibly easy to access by train, ferry, bus or car.
They have on-site car parking facilities with 350 car spaces. The car park operates 7 days a week and is open from 7am until 3am. Entry is via Paul Street. Pre-purchased discounted tickets are available on application.
*Rates are $10/hour with a maximum of $49.00 for 24 hours.
By Car
Driving from the Warringah Expressway: take the North Sydney exit and then follow signs to Kirribilli. Proceed down Broughton Street, turn right into Fitzroy Street and left at roundabout into Alfred Street South. Turn right into Paul Street for the Luna Park Car Park.
Driving from Sydney Harbour Bridge: take first exit on left after bridge (do NOT come via Harbour Tunnel). Follow road around into Alfred Street South and turn right into Paul Street for the Luna Park Car Park.
By Train
From Milsons Point station, it’s an easy five minute walk to Luna Park. Milsons Point Station is only one stop from the CBD and is accessible from both ‘Northern Line’ and ‘North Shore and Western Line’.
By Bus
Many North Shore bus routes pass the nearby North Sydney Station and/or terminate at Milsons Point.
By Water
Regular ferry services to and from Circular Quay on the following routes: Darling Harbour/East Balmain, Woolwich/ Balmain and Parramatta. Water taxis, chartered transfers and ferries - all can disembark at Luna Park Wharf.
*Subject to change without notice
Speakers

Rob Caslick
CEO and Founder, Two Good

Reece Corbett-Wilkins
Partner, Clyde & Co

Chontelle Weyman
Single Touch Payroll Employer & Intermediary Engagement Lead, Australian Taxation Office

Athena Koelmeyer
Managing Director and Principal,
Workplace Law

Ross Heron
CEO, Payroll HQ

Tracy Angwin
CEO, Australian Payroll Association