Essential management and technical skills for Payroll Professionals in 2025

Ross Heron, CEO, Australian Payroll Association As we look towards 2025, payroll professionals will need to adapt to an increasingly complex landscape. With evolving technology, regulatory changes, and rising expectations from both employees and organisations, the role of payroll professionals has never been more critical. Success in this field will hinge on mastering a combination […]

Finishing up employee in notice period amounted to termination

Employers often do not require (or desire) employees to work through their notice period. This is particularly the case if an employee has provided resignation of their employment and are disruptive to the workplace. Depending on the terms in the employment contract, employers may have the option of accepting the resignation and paying in lieu […]

Five essential strategies for Payroll in 2025

Ross Heron, CEO, Australian Payroll Association As businesses prepare for 2025, payroll professionals must adapt to new challenges, evolving regulations, and advancing technologies. Payroll is not just a back-office function; it is at the heart of every organisation’s financial health and employee satisfaction. Below are five key strategies that Australian payroll departments should focus on […]

Rules and entitlements during the end-of-year holiday season

Employers and employees need to start planning how their businesses will operate during the end-of-year holiday season. Many businesses get busier this time of year and may need their employees to work more hours and on public holidays. Other businesses may shut down (also known as a ‘close down’) or reduce their staff numbers. Find […]

$15.3 million in penalties imposed on sushi restaurants and director for serious contraventions

The director and Chief Executive Officer of a group of four sushi restaurants (Sushi Bay Group) which operated in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory was recently ordered to pay $1.6 million for her involvement in contraventions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) by the Federal Court […]

Sydney finance and mortgage-broking company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $117,190 in penalties in court against the operators of a finance and mortgage-broking company in Sydney, after they failed to back-pay three workers and knowingly issued false or misleading pay slips. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $97,710 penalty against First Step Finance […]

Australian Payroll Summit 2024

The 2024 Australian Payroll Summit, hosted by the Australian Payroll Association, wrapped up as a resounding success, delivering substantial value to over 600 payroll professionals both in person and online. This year’s summit, themed “Creating Confidence in How People are Paid,” brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and government representatives for a comprehensive day of […]

Payday Super

The proposed Payday Super legislation in Australia represents a significant shift in the way superannuation payments will be handled. Expected to come into effect in July 2026, the new legislation will require employers to pay superannuation entitlements on the same day as wages, instead of quarterly. This change is designed to ensure employees receive their […]

Parents receiving government paid parental leave to get superannuation from July next year

Parents accessing the government-funded paid parental leave will receive superannuation on their payments from July next year, after the federal government’s legislation passed parliament on Thursday morning. The federal government has argued that the changes will go some way to bridging the superannuation gap between men and women, which is partly the result of women […]

WA woman jailed for exploiting hardship superannuation support

A West Australian woman has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for illegally submitting fraudulent applications to obtain the early release of Australian superannuation benefits totalling more than $202,000. The woman, 39, was sentenced by the Perth District Court yesterday (19 September, 2024) to three years’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of 18 months, after […]

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

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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.

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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