Australian Payroll Association

🎄✨ 𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓗𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓭𝓪𝔂𝓼 ✨🎄 As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for being an integral part of our payroll community. Collaborating with you over the past year has been a true delight, and we are honoured to support you and your remarkable teams. In the spirit of the festive season, rather than sending out traditional Christmas gifts, we have upheld our cherished tradition of giving back to those in need. This year, we're proud to support 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚, 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, and 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, representing our commitment to making a positive impact. From all of us at the Australian Payroll Association, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a joy-filled 2025! 🌟 #ChristmasGreetings #Gratitude #PayrollCommunity #SeasonOfGiving #HolidayCelebration #PayrollProfessionals #Australia #APA

The APA staff got together to celebrate the holiday season in style! The day was filled with laughter, great company, and some friendly competition, including some exciting dart games. 🎉🎯 Moments like these remind us how important it is to connect, unwind, and celebrate the incredible team we have. A big thank you to everyone for making it such a memorable event! Cheers to the holiday season and an even more amazing 2025 ahead! 🥂🎅 #ChristmasParty2024 #HolidayCelebration #PayrollProfessionals #Australia #APA

The University of Sydney is addressing widespread wage underpayments, entering into an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after identifying underpayments totalling approximately $23 million. From casual employee minimum engagement periods to overtime and superannuation, these breaches highlight systemic payroll challenges across the university sector. While corrective actions are underway, this case is a reminder of the critical importance of accurate record-keeping and compliance to protect employees and avoid costly penalties. 💡 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲: Prioritising payroll compliance is essential for building trust and avoiding reputational damage. Read the full blog here: https://hubs.li/Q02_Rx_L0 #UniversityOfSydney #EmployeeRights #FairWork #WageCompliance #PayrollCompliance #PayrollProfessionals #Australia #PayrollBlog #APA

🎉 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬! Since the digitalisation of the APA Members Help Desk and the launch of our self-service portal in 2019, we’ve been on a mission has been to enhance the member experience by providing more professional and efficient support services. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to our helpdesk team! Just yesterday, we proudly surpassed 30,000 tickets resolved, all while achieving an exceptional Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 92.8! As we look ahead to 2025, our commitment to supporting Australian payroll professionals and employers remains stronger than ever. We are excited to improve our members' experience in the upcoming year with ground-breaking technologies in the works. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your payroll journey. Together, we’re shaping the future of payroll excellence in Australia! #APAMembersHelpDesk #HelpDeskMilestone #MemberSupport #30KResolved #AustralianPayrollAssociation #Australia #APA

We’re thrilled to invite you to take part in the 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲! Your insights will shape the future of the payroll industry and uncover key trends, technology insights, and salary data for 2025. 🕒 Just 7 minutes of your time 📅 Survey closes 31 January 2025 📩 Receive a detailed report by 31 March as our thank-you 🔗 Complete the 2025 Payroll Survey Now: https://hubs.li/Q02_cKZr0 Your input is confidential, and your voice matters #AnnualPayrollSurvey #AustralianPayrollAssociation #Australia #APA

𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 📢 - 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋 On completion of this course, the learner will have a comprehensive knowledge of complex payroll legislation and calculations. This course is suitable for individuals who have had several years of experience in the payroll profession and want to ensure their knowledge of complex payroll legislation and calculations is up to date. Delivered in a virtual environment, this course allows for interaction with our experienced trainers and contains numerous practice activities, example situations, and interactive whiteboard demonstrations. At the end of this course, learners will: ✅Have up-to-date knowledge of long service leave rules for the 8 states and territories, including the entitlement to LSL and how to determine the rate of pay for a period of LSL ✅Know each of the elements which can make up a termination pay ✅Understand how to tax and report redundancies ✅Know what an Employment Termination Payment (ETP) is and how to tax and report an ETP, including any tax-free components ✅Know how to use the ETP Cap and Whole of Income Cap when taxing ETPs ✅Understand employer obligations under the Superannuation Guarantee Administration Act and the penalties for non-compliance ✅Have a comprehensive knowledge of superannuation including complexities in Ordinary Time Earnings and the maximum contribution base ✅Understand the impact of salary sacrifice arrangements and Reportable Employer Superannuation Contributions (RESC) ✅Have knowledge of the basics of Payroll Tax, including what is included as salary and wages, the payroll tax thresholds and rates for each state and territory, and how employing in multiple jurisdictions can impact payroll tax Course Cost: $950 per person -- Book online today 👇 https://lnkd.in/gQKYgEHd #Training #AustralianPayrollAssociation #AdvancedPayroll #Masterclass #PayrollManagement #PayrollProfessionals #Payroll #Australia #APA

Monday 9 December 2024 - Payroll Newsbites for People and Pay Leaders across Australia from Australian Payroll Association. #PayrollManagement #HRandPayroll #PayrollProcessing #PayrollServices #HumanResources #WorkforceManagement #Payroll #PayrollNews #GlobalPayroll

𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 📢 - 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 This course is suitable for individuals who have some basic payroll knowledge or for those who want to update their knowledge due to the many changes in legislation. The course covers the essential areas of payroll that you will need to know to process a payroll on a day to day basis and ensure that you up to date with the latest legislation. Delivered in a virtual environment, this course allows for interaction with our experienced trainers and contains numerous practice activities, example situations, and interactive whiteboard demonstrations. At the end of this course, learners will: ✅Have an understanding of the Australian Industrial Relations system, including the different types of employment, minimum wages, and how modern awards and agreements are used ✅Know how to apply the 12 National Employment Standards ✅Have knowledge of, and be able to calculate, leave entitlements such as annual leave, personal/carers leave, compassionate leave, parental leave, community service leave, and the basics of long service leave ✅Know the public holiday requirements for working or not working on a public holiday ✅Understand the PAYG Withholding tax system and how to calculate withholding on regular payments and also lump sum payments such as backpays and bonuses/commissions ✅Know how to tax basic termination pays, such as the marginal rate tax calculation on leave payments on termination ✅Have an understanding of different pay components such as allowances, employer obligations for deductions from an employee’s pay, and how to correctly process overpayments ✅Know the legal requirements of payslips and record-keeping obligations ✅Have introductory knowledge of superannuation, including the meaning of Ordinary Time Earnings, minimum payment obligations, and salary sacrifice contributions Course Cost: $950 per person -- Book online today 👇 https://lnkd.in/gQKYgEHd #Training #AustralianPayrollAssociationt #PayrollEssentials #Fundamentals #PayrollManagement #PayrollProfessionals #Payroll #Australia #APA See less

𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄! We are thrilled to announce the 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 - 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞, our eagerly anticipated event that will take place on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park. For payroll professionals throughout Australia, it is a must-attend event for payroll professionals and industry leaders! 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: - Date: Friday, March 28, 2025 - Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Location: The Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, or join virtually 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: In-person: - Members: From $620pp* - Non-members: $775 pp 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: - Members: From $476pp* - Non-members: $595 pp* Our goal at the Australian Payroll Association is to instill trust in how people are compensated. Industry executives and technological specialists will gather at the summit to discuss important issues and address upcoming difficulties. Stay ahead of the curve and learn to navigate payroll’s ever-evolving landscape. Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future of payroll confidence and excellence. Here's the link for the information and registration: https://hubs.li/Q02-GzHF0 Earlybird ticket prices are per person and are valid for purchase until 31 January 2025. * Membership ticket prices listed are for Corporate Membership holders, Individual membership holders receive a 15% discount on full early bird price. #AustralianPayrollSummit #PayrollInnovation #HRAndPayroll #MelbourneEvents #Payroll #APA

The Australian Payroll Summit is coming to Melbourne in March 2025, tickets go on sale today - Who will be in the Partner Area? The Partner Area presents the opportunity to explore the latest in payroll and workforce management technologies! This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge innovations, and find the tools to elevate your payroll operations. A special shoutout to our Pinnacle Partners, Ramco Systems and Workday, for their exceptional commitment to making this event a success. 💡 Who else is in the Partner’s Area? ⭐ The Access Group ⭐ Aurion People & Payroll Solutions ⭐ Datacom ⭐ Dayforce ⭐ Employment Hero ⭐ Frontier Software ⭐ Humanforce ⭐ Inside Edge ⭐ PaidRight ⭐ Paytools ⭐ Rippling ⭐ Rosterspace ⭐ Smart WFM ⭐ Tanda ⭐ Timecloud Location: Pullman Melbourne Albert Park Date: 28th March 2025 This event is your gateway to revolutionising payroll and workforce management—don’t miss it! #AustralianPayrollSummit #PayrollInnovation #WorkforceManagement #HRTech #PayrollProfessionals #Networking #Payroll #GlobalPayroll #Melbourne #PayrollTech