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Employment Hero vs Workstem: Feature Comparison 2026
Employment Hero vs Workstem: Feature Comparison 2026
Choosing payroll software in Australia is not simply a question of which platform has the longest feature list. The more important question is h...
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Personal Leave Australia 2026: Sick Leave & Carers Leave Guide
Personal Leave Australia 2026: Sick Leave & Carers Leave Guide
Getting sick is part of everyday life. Understanding which leave entitlement applies, how much employees have, whether it is paid and what happens ...
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Single Touch Payroll: Common STP Errors in 2026
Single Touch Payroll: Common STP Errors in 2026
A payroll can be calculated correctly and still produce the wrong result if the information sent to the ATO is coded or reported incorrectly. Th...
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Annual Leave Australia in 2026: Entitlements & Accrual
Annual Leave Australia in 2026: Entitlements & Accrual
Every permanent employee in Australia is entitled to paid annual leave. But many workers and even some employers don't know exactly how much leave ...
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Penalty Rates Calculator Australia for Major Awards in 2026
Penalty Rates Calculator Australia for Major Awards in 2026
Not sure what you should be paid for working on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday? You're not alone. Millions of Australian workers are covered...
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STP Phase 2 Complete Guide 2026: Requirements & Compliance
STP Phase 2 Complete Guide 2026: Requirements & Compliance
Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 is the ATO’s expanded payroll reporting framework. It builds on STP Phase 1 by requiring employers to report mor...
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Termination Pay Australia 2026: Final Pay Calculation Guide
Termination Pay Australia 2026: Final Pay Calculation Guide
Final pay is the money an employer owes an employee when employment ends. In Australia, that usually includes payment for work already performed, p...
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Superannuation Guarantee 2026: 12% Rate Complete Guide
Superannuation Guarantee 2026: 12% Rate Complete Guide
Employers in Australia must contribute 12% of eligible wages to superannuation from 1 July 2025. This guide explains the legal basis, the phased ra...
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Cleaning Services Award Rates 2026/27: Pay, Penalties, Allowances & Overtime
Cleaning Services Award Rates 2026/27: Pay, Penalties, Allowances & Overtime
The Cleaning Services Award 2020 (MA000022) sets minimum pay rates and employment conditions for employees in the contract cleaning services indust...
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Building & Construction Award (MA000020) Pay Rates 2026/27
Building & Construction Award (MA000020) Pay Rates 2026/27
The Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (MA000020) sets minimum pay rates and employment conditions for workers in the constructio...
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Updated Restaurant Award Rates 2026/27 (MA000119)
Updated Restaurant Award Rates 2026/27 (MA000119)
The Restaurant Industry Award 2020 (MA000119) sets minimum pay rates and employment conditions for restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues across...
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Updated Fast Food Award 2026/27: Pay rates, Penalties, Overtime & Allowances
Updated Fast Food Award 2026/27: Pay rates, Penalties, Overtime & Allowances
If you run a quick-service restaurant, takeaway shop, burger chain, pizza store or similar business, the Fast Food Industry Award 2020 (MA000003) m...
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