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Victoria has lost 7.3% of all jobs in the state since the middle of March

Victoria has experienced the most job losses in Australia, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS found payroll jobs fell 7.3% in Victoria, followed by a 6.8% decline in Tasmania. Overall, the ABS revealed a 1.1% drop in the number of jobs in Australia between mid-June and mid-July. The Australian […]

Plutus Payroll founder Simon Anquetil jailed

The company’s founder and former CEO Simon Anquetil has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth and dealing with the proceeds of crime worth $1 million or more. The founder of Plutus Payroll, the heavily IT industry-focused payroll outsourcing firm that was at the centre of a $165 million tax fraud investigation […]

Bus money – FWC upholds dismissal of employee who borrowed money from bus passenger

Out of hours conduct and its impact on the employment relationship is always a hotly debated topic – particularly between employers and their employees. Many employees hold the belief that their conduct outside of work is entirely irrelevant to their employment. However, this is not always the case as recently demonstrated in the decision of […]

ATO sets out Part 7 penalty remission process post-SG amnesty

The ATO has now issued a draft practice statement confirming its restriction on remitting the Part 7 penalty for historical quarters covered by the superannuation guarantee amnesty once the grace period ends in September. The superannuation guarantee (SG) amnesty is currently running to a six-month deadline to 7 September 2020, with employers eligible for a […]

Bakery operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of the Bakers Boutique & Patisserie retail bakery outlets. Facing Court is Gothic Downs Pty Ltd, which operates Bakers Boutique & Patisserie outlets in various shopping centres in Melbourne, and the company’s sole director Giuseppe Conforto. Fair Work Inspectors […]

AFP busts $17m payroll money laundering scheme

A joint agency investigation into an alleged $17 million payroll tax fraud syndicate has resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals across three different states. On Tuesday, the Australian Federal Police executed search warrants at 10 locations across Sydney, nine in south-east Queensland and two in the ACT in a co-ordinated strike against a transnational […]

JobKeeper 2.0: Wage subsidies reduced but extended until March 2021

The JobKeeper wage subsidy program has been extended until March 2021, albeit at lower rates and with additional eligibility testing for small businesses and sole traders. The Morrison government unveiled long awaited changes to key COVID-19 stimulus measures on Tuesday, addressing fears of a September financial cliff by extending income support, while moving to better […]

The Probation Myth: Probation and the “minimum employment period” in the Fair Work Act 2009

There is a common misconception that probationary periods allow an employer to dismiss an employee for any reason (or for no reason at all) prior to the confirmation of their employment. This is not necessarily the case and, in fact, there is no statutory basis that entitles an employer and an employee to a probationary […]

What is the FWO prioritising for the year ahead?

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced the regulator’s strategic priorities for the year ahead, which include supporting all workplaces through the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing large corporate underpayments. Ombudsman Sandra Parker said the regulator’s compliance and enforcement work will be informed by the dramatically changed economic conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well […]

Fair Work changes underpayment tact, announces JobKeeper focus

The Fair Work Ombudsman will prioritise JobKeeper payment compliance over the next 12 months as it flags a shift away from its hard-line underpayments approach due to COVID-19. Australian workplaces significantly impacted by COVID-19 have now been granted some reprieve by the Fair Work Ombudsman as it looks to adopt a degree of flexibility in […]

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02:49 02 Jun 20

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01:20 06 May 20

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02:46 27 Apr 20

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01:33 27 Apr 20

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21:20 27 Feb 20

Amazing Payroll Leadership Conference lead by Tracy. Its fantastic to get like minded people in the same room where we can learn and share our experience and bounce off each other. One of the best events I have been to.

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03:01 13 Sep 18

I have had the privilege of meeting and dealing with Tracy, Maria, Andy and the team at APA for many years. I would encourage anyone who deals with payroll to sign up as a member. Take advantage of the training courses on offer. Maria is a fantastic trainer and has the ability to break down legislation and awards into a presentation that everyone can understand.

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00:24 11 Sep 18

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Sandi Boorn

03:03 09 Sep 18

Highly recommend Tracy and team. They continue to keep us up to speed with all legislative changes. Email newsletter is very informative. Thank you for your professional service.

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04:11 08 Sep 18

Highly recommend Tracy and team. They continue to keep us up to speed with all legislative changes. Webinars and presentation documents are very useful. Thank you for your professional service.

Fumiko WALTON

01:11 03 Sep 18

The class was very flexible to follow the attendance needs even we have a text Book to follow. Some people were excited to discuss own problems. But some times caused run out the planned work time. In total impression was very good. Friendly and easy to rise the questions.

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00:19 03 Sep 18

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Steph Francis

23:38 02 Sep 18

The End of Year Webinar was really helpful. It was a great opportunity to just refresh ourselves on those 'once a year' tasks and be sure that we were up to date with any changes to the payroll landscape throughout the year. The webinar format was perfect. It's a busy time of year for all and being able to remote in meant that the whole team could easily attend. Thanks for the invitation!!

CHLOE ASTON

23:20 02 Sep 18

Maria is fantastic! Very informative and runs an engaging seminar or class. The Australian Payroll Association are a great support to have.

AllyK Noble

22:56 02 Sep 18

absolutely worth every minute spent , this was an experience that I didn't think I needed after many years in payroll, but the networks built since the day were an added bonus. The day was informative and well set out.

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07:44 01 Sep 18

It was a very useful and interesting training. Not borning at all, you can learn a lot in such a short time from the easily understandable material & listen opinions from experienced payroll staff from other companies.Definitely will attend next year. Hope the food will be better:)

Jenny Wann

06:59 01 Sep 18

Maria is the best teacher I have ever come across - she manages to keep 20 adults of varying capabilities totally absorbed during her classes - her knowledge of all things payroll is second to none! I just wish I could attend every class she teaches - I always come away much more informed but also wanting to learn more.

Jacquie Wells

02:36 30 Jul 18

Tracy Angwin is a true professional and the APA offers expertise, insight and thought leadership to the payroll industry.

Elizabeth Ristevski

11:02 28 Mar 18

The Australian Payroll Association is providing professional advice in line with the latest legislation. As a Payroll professional it is of an enormous importance to be a member of this organization and build on payroll knowledge and network with its members.It is a must attend the Yearly Payroll Conference, where members attend various workshops from termination payments to superannuation updates, guest speakers from the ATO & speakers from various Payroll Software providers. Attendees receive updates on upcoming legislative changes, network with colleagues from different industries & enjoy great food and beverages.As part of the company is the recruitment department lead by Andy Thompson. As a recruiter Andy knows the payroll scope in great details. He educates its clients about payroll and at the same time is helping payroll professionals to attain roles best fitting of candidate expectations.Wishing the team at the Australian Payroll Association many years of growth and successIt is time to ascend the payroll profession where it belongs

Jane Barker

22:46 26 Mar 18

APA membership is worth every cent! It's great to have competent people to answer all queries relating to payroll. The service is immediate and thorough. The weekly newsletters and member portal are very informative and keep me up to date.

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20:05 26 Mar 18

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Jeshna Sagun

06:19 26 Mar 18

Australian Payroll Association (APA) has been very instrumental in my career, specifically Andy Thompson. Andy has helped me get into the position that I'm currently in at one of the most reputable firms in Australia. He has always been very encouraging and supportive of me, and values my experience and skill set. He is one of my biggest advocates and helped steer me in the right direction with my career. I also use APA to assist with any ongoing payroll related advice that I need. Tracy and Maria are knowledge experts when it comes to all matters relating to Payroll. Whether it's advice about payroll vendors, or legislative and statutory obligations, they are always more than happy to assist and go above and beyond.

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