Why Security Companies Need Smarter Payroll Preparation Automation
Every employee looks forward to payday, where they are compensated for their hard work, overtime, and any approved on-site expenses. For payroll and operations teams, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time is critical to maintaining trust and morale across the workforce. In the security industry, payroll preparation can quickly become complex. Security companies […]
Security Industry Compliance Under the Spotlight: Why Correct Award Classification Matters More Than Ever
Security providers across Australia are being reminded that award compliance is not just an administrative task — it’s a business-critical obligation. A recent update from the Victorian Labour Hire Authority (LHA) has highlighted that some security providers in the security industry are incorrectly applying the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020 instead of the Security […]
Payday Super Is Coming — And It Could Reshape Cash Flow for the Security Industry
For years, many security businesses have managed superannuation the same way: wages are paid weekly or fortnightly, while super obligations are handled later through monthly or quarterly payment cycles. From 1 July 2026, that changes. Under the government’s proposed Payday Super reforms, employers will be required to pay super at the same time as wages, […]
Superannuation Is Increasing to 12% — What Security Businesses Need to Know
From 1 July 2025, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate in Australia will rise from 11.5% to 12%. This is the final step in a series of legislated increases aimed at boosting retirement savings for Australian workers. While this is a positive move for employees, it carries cost implications for businesses — particularly in the Security […]