Super contribution caps set to increase from 1 July 2021

From 1 July 2021, the concessional and non-concessional contribution caps are set to increase due to indexation for the first time since July 2017. The concessional contribution cap, originally set at $25,000 from 1 July 2017, is indexed by average weekly ordinary time earnings (AWOTE) in increments of $2,500. With the announcement of the AWOTE […]

JobSeeker overhaul could see introduction of unemployment insurance

A proposed insurance scheme under consideration by the Morrison government would see people who lose their jobs receive up to 70% of their former income for a short period. Under the plan – which would bring Australia into line with almost every other wealthy nation – those unable to find work within six months would […]

State by state: Here’s how many people received JobKeeper 1.0 and 2.0

As JobKeeper enters its final weeks, the government has released the latest Australian Taxation Office breakdown of the numbers coming off the program, amid concerns its end in late-March will see a rise in unemployment. With attention currently on Victoria — which is in a five-day lockdown due to a COVID-19 outbreak that started with […]

Anthony Albanese proposes portable leave entitlements for insecure workers in major policy speech

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese will today reveal part of Labor’s policy plan for the upcoming federal election, including a proposal to give workers in insecure jobs the ability to transfer their entitlements from one role to another. In a speech to be delivered on Wednesday, Albanese will promise workers in insecure jobs, including labour-hire employees […]

‘Ghost’ employees among JobKeeper recipients: ATO probe

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) investigated employers who allegedly claimed wage subsidy for “ghost” employees in an attempt to rort the $130bn JobKeeper scheme. Employers in question were said to have included the names of dead people into their payroll – registering the deceased as applicants for the $1,500 fortnightly wage support. In other cases, […]

Less is more: Fair Work Commission critical of investigation process despite the employer’s valid reason for dismissal

Employers often see the disciplinary process as an opportunity to raise every single indiscretion by an employee – even though the issues occurred in the past or are minor in nature when compared to other misconduct. However, this approach can weaken the employer’s position, rather than strengthen the decision to dismiss. In Lupson v Australian […]

AFP seizes $15.8m from Plutus Payroll founder

The Australian Federal Police has successfully confiscated $15.8 million in assets from one of the principal conspirators of the Plutus Payroll tax fraud syndicate. The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce has seized six properties, three vehicles, multiple bank accounts, investment accounts and shareholdings, as well as several luxury items including watches, from Plutus Payroll founder Simon Anquetil. […]

Uber Eats announces new business model and contracts for riders

It marks a significant shift in the fight over employee vs independent contractor status Uber Eats has overhauled its business model and changed its contracts with delivery drivers amid growing pressure over the status of workers. The change will make it easier for the company to classify riders and drivers as independent contractors, rather than […]

Fine following workplace fatality quadrupled following Government intervention

Work health and safety legislation in Australia places significant duties and obligations on persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to ensure the health and safety of workers. These duties and obligations, and the penalties for non-compliance, are intended to reflect the serious harm that could be suffered by workers at work and to act […]

Industry pressure forces ATO’s hand on STP deadline

The Tax Office has agreed to push back the start date for the second phase of Single Touch Payroll after intense pressure from all corners of the profession. A legislative instrument issued by the ATO on Wednesday has confirmed that mandatory STP phase 2 reporting will commence from 1 January 2022 — a six-month extension […]

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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!!

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06:59 01 Sep 18

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02:36 30 Jul 18

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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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