Payroll Compliance Essentials: How to Keep YourAustralian Business on the Right Side of the Law

Introduction

Payroll compliance is your business’s obligation to pay employees correctly, make the right deductions, and follow all relevant laws and awards.

Key Compliance Areas

• Wages – Minimum and award pay rates
• Tax – PAYG withholding accuracy
• Superannuation – SG contributions and deadlines
• Leave – Annual, sick, long service, and termination payments
• Record-Keeping – Time sheets, payslips, contracts

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Why It’s Business-Critical

• Penalties for breaches exceed $900,000 per contravention
• Reputationa damage from underpayment scandals
• Directors can face personal liability
• Poor compliance affects staff morale and retention

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Red Flags for Non-Compliance

• Salaried staff not receiving penalties/overtime
• Flat rates for casuals
• No documented classifications
• Leave accruals misaligned
• No audit trail for changes in pay

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Compliance-First Culture

• Document pay structures and rules
• Train staff across HR, payroll, and management
• Automate leave and award interpretation
• Implement continuous monitoring

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Subi’s Role

Subi empowers teams to manage payroll compliance effortlessly. It runs continuous checks against relevant laws and awards, and flags issues before they snowball.

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Final Word

Payroll compliance isn’t a luxury—it’s a legal and moral necessity. With the right systems, team training, and tools like Subi, businesses can embed compliance into operations and build trust across the board