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Cafe fined $115k for underpaying staff, falsifying records

A Victorian Coffee Club outlet breached record-keeping and payslip laws, including making false time and wages records.

21 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

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FWO acts over alleged $125k underpayment of migrant cleaners

Five workers on visas were subjected to sham contract arrangements and short-changed up to $50,000, the office claims.

13 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Fake tax agent repeat offender fined $150k, permanently banned

Federal court imposes “hardship” penalty for more than 600 contraventions over three years.

10 March 2023 • By Philip King

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ATO interest charges hit highest level in a decade

The general interest charge rate and the shortfall interest charge rate both rise again for the April to June quarter.

09 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Ban on pay secrecy ‘will help level the playing field’

Labor has changed the law around wage discussions and it should make remuneration fairer, says KeyPay co-founder.

06 March 2023 • By Philip King

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FWO forces Perth security firms to back pay staff over $360,000

Investigations uncover breaches of workplace laws and payslip requirements after anonymous tip-offs.

06 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Why imminent money laundering laws mean it’s time to scrub up

Get ready now for updated rules that will align Australia with global best practice.

03 March 2023 • By Ches Rafferty

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ACCC sweep uncovers dubious green claims by one in two businesses

An online review by the regulator finds many fail to make “legitimate changes to practices and procedures”.

03 March 2023 • By Josh Needs