Changes to breaks between work periods in the Retail Award

The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has made changes to the wording of the Retail Award concerning the pay rate for employees when they don’t get the minimum break between shifts. An employee gets a higher pay rate if they work a shift without getting a 12 hour break between their shifts (or 10 hours […]

Eagers Automotive Limited companies back-pay $16 million, sign Enforceable Undertaking

Australia’s largest car dealership business, Eagers Automotive Limited (EAL), has back-paid more than $16 million including interest and superannuation to staff underpaid by five of its subsidiaries, who have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman. EAL, formerly AP Eagers, is an Australian public company that operates automotive dealerships in all Australian […]

Payroll job of the week

Ready to take your payroll career to new heights? A premier manufacturing and construction company is seeking a talented Senior Payroll Officer. What You’ll Do: Manage end-to-end payroll processes independently. Ensure accuracy and compliance in all payroll activities. Collaborate with team members to streamline operations. What you will get in return: A supportive team environment […]

Townsville woman charged with allegedly defrauding Far North Qld business more than $2.5 million

A north Queensland office manager is facing 120 criminal charges over an alleged sophisticated fraud scheme worth more than $2.5 million spanning six years. Police allege the Townsville woman, 50, stole the funds from a business in the small town of Tully, south of Cairns, between 2017 and 2023. The alleged crimes were only uncovered […]

Annual Wage Review Decision 2024

The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel announced on Monday, 3 June 2024 the outcome of its annual review of the national minimum wage (NMW) and minimum wages under the modern awards. This year, the Expert Panel has increased the NMW by 3.75%, meaning that the new NMW will be $915.90 per week or $24.10 per […]

85 Degrees franchisor penalised $1.44 million

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $1.44 million against the franchisor of the ‘85 Degrees’ brand in Australia for its “systematic failure to ensure compliance within its franchise network”, including underpayments at a number of its Sydney franchisee outlets. The Federal Court has imposed the penalties against 85 Degrees Coffee Australia Pty Ltd […]

Welcome back, Andy Thompson: A boost to our payroll recruitment team

We are thrilled to announce the return of Andy Thompson (andy@austpayroll.com.au) to our team as Payroll Recruitment Partner. Andy brings an unparalleled depth of experience to our organisation, with over 11 years of specialist payroll recruitment expertise—more than anyone else in the industry. His vast knowledge and keen eye for talent make him an invaluable […]

The likelihood of full Payroll Tax harmonisation in Australia

The concept of harmonising payroll tax across Australia has been a topic of discussion for years, with proponents arguing that it would simplify compliance and reduce administrative burdens for businesses operating in multiple states. However, the road to harmonisation is fraught with challenges, and the likelihood of achieving it in the near future remains uncertain. […]

Bullying prosecution leads to conviction and fine for company and its director

Under work health and safety legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) have duties to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable the health and safety of workers in the workplace. It is also accepted that workplace bullying is a risk to health and safety of workers which needs to be managed as any other […]

Steps in a Payroll Remediation Project

Ensuring payroll compliance is crucial to maintaining employee trust and avoiding significant penalties. Here are the essential steps in conducting a payroll remediation project: Diagnosis The first step in any remediation project is to identify the specific payroll issues that exist. This could involve errors in pay calculations, non compliance with legislation, or discrepancies in […]

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A quick professional response to clarify a payroll issue that always has concerned me

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01:20 06 May 20

The team at APA are extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and keen to assist in a prompt efficient manner - every time!

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Accurate and timely information imparted in a completely no nonsense manner.Even complex matters are presented so that all can be understood with practical details that assist easy implementation.

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02:46 27 Apr 20

The assistance that Tracy has provided during the COVID 19 crisis is outstanding! Free webinars to us, still cost you to produce and we are grateful.

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01:33 27 Apr 20

I found a lot of information I needed in the Jobkeeper webinar. Thank you for this. Great presentation!

Jo Regina

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.

Anne Davis

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

It was the best decision our business made when we joined the Australian Payroll Association 5 years ago. Tracy and the team are humbling, professional and maintains high integrity in all the areas of payroll. It's your payroll one-stop shop.

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.

Dobrila Bijelic

00:19 03 Sep 18

Information was up to date (some of it literally hours old); concise and on topic. Maria is an entertaining and knowledgeable presenter.

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

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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

APA are great to deal! A fantastic resource for any Payroll Department. I have also completed my Certificate IV in Payroll Administration with them and now looking to do the Diploma. If you ever get a chance to attend one of their conferences, I highly recommend - the likes of Tracey and Maria are very engaging and knowledgeable speakers.

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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