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Direct answer first:Gross pay is what you earn before anything is taken out.Net pay is what actually lands in your bank account after tax, super adjustments, and other deductions. In 2026, that gap between gross and net pay matters more than most people realise. I have seen smart, well-paid professionals misjudge job offers, overtime, and … Read more

Direct answer first:For the 2025-2026 financial year, the Australian tax-free threshold remains $18,200. If you are an Australian resident for tax purposes and you claim the tax-free threshold, you do not pay income tax on the first $18,200 you earn. This directly affects how much tax is withheld on your payslip each pay period. I … Read more

Short answer upfront:To create a legal payslip for a casual employee in Australia, you must issue it within one working day of payment and include specific mandatory details such as employer information, employee name, pay period, gross and net pay, casual loading (if applicable), tax withheld, and superannuation. If even one required item is missing … Read more

Short answer: Yes, in most cases.Under Australian law, your payslip must show superannuation details if super is owed for that pay period. That includes the amount of super, the fund name, and often the payment period it relates to. If it is missing, outdated, or vague, that is usually a compliance red flag, not a … Read more