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03.07.2026
7 signs your payroll function needs an independent health check
By Cherie Griffiths | Payroll Consultant, Australian Payroll Association Every payroll function has its own personality. Different systems, different processes, different history. Yet after reviewing hundreds of payroll operations over the years, I've ...
03.07.2026
Why payroll knowledge should never sit with one person
By Louise Missen | Head of Member Services, Australian Payroll Association "We'll send you to the training, and you can update the team when you get back." It's something payroll managers hear all the time. On the surface, it makes sense. Training ...
26.06.2026
Staying Ahead of Payroll Change
Payroll professionals operate in an environment where legislation, awards, tax rates, superannuation rules, reporting requirements and employee entitlements continue to evolve. The pace and timing of change means payroll teams can no longer rely on the ...
26.06.2026
Is WGEA Just the Beginning?
Over the past decade, Australian employers have been reporting to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), established under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. But the landscape shifted significantly on 27 February 2024, when WGEA published ...
26.06.2026
Your Payday Super Deadline Is 1 July. Is Your Payroll Ready?
The APA Payday Super Compliance Review is a fixed fee consulting engagement that assesses your organisation's readiness for the 1 July 2026 Payday Super regime, identifies the specific operational gaps in your current process, and gives you a prioritised ...
21.06.2026
Payday Super in Australia: The Complete 2026 Guide for Payroll Teams
Payday Super starts on 1 July 2026. From that date, Australian employers must pay employees' superannuation guarantee contributions at the same time as wages and the funds must reach the employee's super account within 7 business days of payday. It's the ...