Simaco Bulletin

New Laws on Criminalisation of Wage Theft in Australia: What Small Businesses Need to Know

As of January 2025, Wage Theft has become a criminal offence for businesses in Australia. This change has vast implications for employers, including small businesses, who must now ensure they comply with new, stricter laws surrounding employee wages and entitlements, and ensure regular reviews of not only their current rates, but also the conditions workers operate under to make sure they don't fall foul. In short, the introduction of this legislation underscores the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability when it comes to paying employees correctly.

Wages, Accounting, Small Business

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March 28, 2025

Pay Day Super

The Australian Government has announced a significant reform to the superannuation system: starting from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees' Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions concurrently with their salary and wages, a system referred to as 'payday superannuation'.

Tax, Small Business, Superannuation

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February 28, 2025