There was a time when unpaid or late superannuation could sit quietly for months before anyone noticed. A quarterly due date would pass, a gap would appear, and if it got sorted before someone asked questions, it rarely became a serious issue. That window has effectively closed. The ATO's data matching program means super payment gaps are no longer something that gets discovered through audits or complaints. They're identified automatically, by cross-referencing data that's a

Single Touch Payroll has been part of the payroll landscape for a few years now. Most Australian businesses have it set up. Most are reporting. And most haven't heard a word from the ATO about it. That silence isn't the same as being compliant. The ATO has released updated guidance on STP compliance penalties, and it's a clear sign that "we've been getting away with it" is not a compliance strategy. Why the ATO Is Paying Closer Attention to STP Reporting STP was never just

What This Means for Employers Fair Work continues to increase its focus on payroll accuracy, and this is something all employers should be mindful of, even if payroll appears to be running smoothly. Most payroll issues are not intentional. They usually arise when businesses grow, roles evolve, or awards change over time. The challenge is that payroll systems do not automatically adjust unless they are reviewed. What Fair Work Reviews When payroll is reviewed, Fair Work is t