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Payroll compliance in Australia is no longer a “tick-box” exercise. Wage theft is now a criminal offence, and errors that were once considered minor (e.g. misapplied awards, misclassified staff, or poor record-keeping) can cost a substantial amount in fines, backpay, and reputational damage. Australia’s Wage Theft Laws: What Employers Still Get Wrong
Author: Michelle Gabauer
Michelle Gabauer is the Managing Director and Founder of Effective HR , a specialist Human Resources (HR) and Industrial Relations (IR) consultancy established in 2017. Since founding the business, Michelle has grown Effective HR into a respected national team of experienced consultants supporting organisations across Australia. With deep expertise across HR, IR, payroll auditing and remediation, and payroll system implementation, Michelle leads Effective HR in partnering with businesses to navigate complex employment and compliance frameworks with confidence. Her approach is grounded in delivering practical, commercially sound solutions that reduce risk and support commercial acumen, client-focused mindset, and ability to translate complex legislative and award obligations into clear, actionable advice. Under her leadership, Effective HR supports organisations across a broad range of industries, providing end-to-end people solutions that align operational priorities with regulatory compliance. sustainable organisational growth. Michelle is recognised for her strong
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