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7 Steps to Payroll Compliance in Australia 2025
7 Steps to Payroll Compliance in Australia 2025
Navigating payroll compliance in 2025 requires a strategic approach to avoid severe legal consequences. With criminal penalties now enforced for wa...
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Australian Payroll Compliance 2025: Essential Guide for Employers
Australian Payroll Compliance 2025: Essential Guide for Employers
With significant regulatory changes taking effect in 2025, payroll compliance has become more critical than ever for Australian employers. From cri...
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How to Prevent Wage Theft for Aged Care in 2025: MA000018 Guide
How to Prevent Wage Theft for Aged Care in 2025: MA000018 Guide
With new criminal wage theft laws taking effect from January 1, 2025, aged care providers must urgently review their payroll practices under the Ag...
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Top 5 Cleaning Award Mistakes That Trigger Fair Work Audits
Top 5 Cleaning Award Mistakes That Trigger Fair Work Audits
As a cleaning company operating in Australia, compliance with the Cleaning Services Award 2025 is crucial for your business’s legal security and fi...
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Free Roster Template for Cleaning Businesses (Award-Compliant)
Free Roster Template for Cleaning Businesses (Award-Compliant)
Are you managing a cleaning business and struggling to create an award-compliant roster for your staff? Look no further! We’ve developed a free ros...
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Split Shifts in Cleaning: 2025 Rules & Legal Pay Formulas
Split Shifts in Cleaning: 2025 Rules & Legal Pay Formulas
Understanding the rules and legal pay formulas for split shifts in the cleaning industry is crucial for both employers and employees. This blog wil...
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Why Australia Needs 12,000+ New Electricians by 2026 to Keep the Grid Running
Why Australia Needs 12,000+ New Electricians by 2026 to Keep the Grid Running
Australia’s ambitious renewable energy transition and housing expansion are under threat. A severe shortage of electricians could delay everything ...
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Audit-Proofing Your Business: A Real-World Electrical Award Compliance Case
Audit-Proofing Your Business: A Real-World Electrical Award Compliance Case
Learn how to ensure compliance with the Electrical Award (MA000025) in Australia to avoid penalties and audits. Explore key resources and strategie...
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Construction vs Other Industries: Pay & Conditions 2025
Construction vs Other Industries: Pay & Conditions 2025
Australia’s workforce spans many industries, each covered by its own modern award. The Building and Construction Award often grants higher base rat...
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How to Hire & Retrain Electricians for Renewable Projects (2025 Labor Market Guide)
How to Hire & Retrain Electricians for Renewable Projects (2025 Labor Market Guide)
Why This Guide Matters Now Australia’s renewable energy sector needs 12,000+ new electricians by 2026 to meet climate targets (ABC News, 2025). Wi...
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Australia’s Electrician Shortage 2025: Impact on Renewable Energy Targets
Australia’s Electrician Shortage 2025: Impact on Renewable Energy Targets
Australia is at a critical juncture in its energy transition. With ambitious goals to achieve net-zero emissions and build 1.2 million new homes by...
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Aged Care Underpayments 2025: Still A Risk?
Aged Care Underpayments 2025: Still A Risk?
With new criminal underpayment laws taking effect from January 1, 2025, aged care employers operating under the aged care award (MA000018) face unp...
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