FWC finds dismissal harsh and unreasonable given employer’s communication blunder of policy changes

It is best practice for employers to ensure that their policies and procedures are properly communicated and understood by employees, especially in circumstances where the policy relates to important topics such as the health and safety of employees. A failure to meet this standard can be observed in recent the decision of Hancock v Sydney […]

What the 2025 Australian Payroll Survey taught us about the future of payroll

Are Australian organisations ready for the challenges facing payroll in 2025? Australian Payroll Association’s 2025 Payroll Industry Survey offers a sobering perspective and a clear call to action for payroll teams and business leaders. The report reveals a payroll landscape fraught with complexity, rapid tech evolution, and an urgent need for modernisation. Yet, it also […]

Australian superannuation funds hit by cyber attacks, with members’ money stolen

A number of Australian superannuation funds have been hit with suspected cyber attacks, with members of one fund losing $500,000 between them in retirement savings. Stressed fund members have told ABC News they can’t access their accounts, adding to the anxiety. Australian Super has been hit with 600 attempted cyber attacks in the past month, […]

Employer ordered to pay damages for unlawful discrimination of employee with breastfeeding responsibilities

In September 2023, the Australian Capital Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) found an employer had unlawfully discriminated against an employee because of her breastfeeding responsibilities (see Complainant 202258 v Southern Restaurants (Vic) Pty Ltd (Discrimination) [2023] ACAT 57). The Tribunal has now handed down its decision in relation to the remedies flowing from that […]

Rethinking payroll reporting structures to drive success

Who owns payroll in your organisation? Is it HR? Finance? Operations? Or perhaps, does it sit strategically in its own lane? This pivotal question may seem administrative at first glance, but it holds far reaching implications for how your organisation operates. The placement of payroll reporting structures directly influences the team’s ability to innovate, adopt […]

Pay Day Super Reforms: Draft Legislation Released and Key Provisions

On 14th March the draft legislation for the pay day super reforms was released. A summary of some of the key components of the legislation can be found below. With a federal election now called for the 5th May, the government is in caretaker mode. This means that consultation is paused until after the election. […]

Empowering the future of payroll: Highlights from the 2025 Payroll Summit in Melbourne

The buzzword at this year’s Payroll Summit wasn’t just “compliance” or “accuracy”—it was transformation. Held in the heart of Melbourne, the 2025 Payroll Summit brought together payroll professionals, HR leaders, tech innovators, and advisors from across Australia to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of payroll. With sessions ranging from payroll strategy and workforce trends to […]

FWC finds employee’s inaction was a valid reason for dismissal

There are certain restrictions in Australia on the types of people that may be lawfully employed by an employer. Specifically, a person can only work in Australia if they are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or they have a valid visa with work rights. In the recent decision of Muza v Costco Wholesale Australia Pty […]

Employment Hero challenges payday super bill

Plans to partially ban superannuation fund advertising on platforms like his own could “reduce competition and limit choice” for workers, claims Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson. Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson says the federal government’s plan to partially ban superannuation fund advertising on platforms like his own could “reduce competition and limit choice” for workers. […]

Government releases draft payday super law

The government has released draft legislation to mandate payday super, a policy that was first flagged in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. The draft legislation stipulates that from 1 July 2026, employers must pay their employees’ superannuation at the same time as their salary and wages, which the government said will ensure “workers earn more, keep […]

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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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01:41 29 Apr 20

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.

Rosemary Harrison

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.

Ingrid Ramona Onciu

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.

Rosa Yoon

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.

Anthony Jakovcevic

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.

YANWEN SU

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.

Josh Biasia

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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