News, Meetings & Events
Adelaide meeting - 11 November
Licensees are invited to a POAAL State Branch meeting in Adelaide on 11 November.
The meeting will be hosted by POAAL State Chairman Chris Campbell, and State Committee members will also be present, so bring along your questions!
Date: Tuesday 11 November 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Freedom Adelaide Meridien Hotel, 21-37 Melbourne St, North Adelaide
AUSTRAC's David Mackey will update Licensees on the changes to AUSTRAC requirements that come into effect from December.
This is not a repeat of the earlier AUSTRAC presentation in August. Nevertheless, David will be happy to answer any questions you may have on registration or compliance.
So join us for a cuppa and some Christmas cake at our meeting on Tuesday 11 November.
This meeting is free to current financial members of POAAL. There will be a charge of $33 to Licensees who have not paid membership for 2008/09.
Note: Expenses for attending this meeting, including travel and any meal, are tax deductible. Keep all receipts and documentation for tax purposes.
RSVP to the POAAL National Office by fax on 03 96544577.
Published on 3 November 2008
Port Augusta Licensee meeting
Licensees are invited to a POAAL meeting in Port Augusta on 5 November 2008.
Date: Wednesday 5 November 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Comfort Inn, Highway One, Port Augusta
POAAL's Victorian State Chairman David Rees will host the meeting and will give a national update, as well as answering your LiPOMS questions.
Meals are available at the venue at Licensees' own cost.
This meeting is free for current financial POAAL members. There will be a charge of $33 for Licensees who have not paid membership for 2008/09.
Nb: Expenses for attending this meeting including costs traveling to and fro and any meal are a tax deduction. Keep all receipts and documentation for tax purporses.
Published on 28 October 2008
Mildura Licensee meeting
POAAL's Victorian Branch invites Licensees to a POAAL meeting at Mildura on 3 November 2008.
Date: Monday 3 November 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Rendezvous Restaurant, 34 Langtree Ave, Mildura
POAAL's Victorian Branch State Chairman, David Rees, will be hosting the meeting. David's experience through many years in the corporate and licensed sector gives him a helpful perspective on the intricacies of Licensee payments.
He will answer Licensees' LiPOMS questions and give an update on State and National matters.
Meals are available at the restaurant from 6:30pm at Licensees' own cost.
This meeting is free to current financial POAAL members. A charge of $33 will apply to unfinancial POAAL members.
Nb: Expenses for attending this meeting including costs traveling to and fro and any meal are a tax deduction. Keep all receipts and documentation for tax purporses.
Published on 27 October 2008
Lismore LiPOMS meeting 26 October
POAAL will hold a LiPOMS workshop in Lismore on Sunday 26 October.
Date: Sunday 26 October 2008
Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm (with a break for lunch)
Venue: Lismore Workers Club, 231 Keen St, Lismore
Concerned about your LPO payments?
Questions about your Agreement and LiPOMS statement?
Interested in improving your income?
Then ask an expert! POAAL's Bob Chizzoniti will be on hand to lead the discussion and to give an updateon national issues. Bring your LiPOMS printout and questions, as well as any questions about your LPO Agreement.
All Licensees are welcome. Licensees who are not current financial members of POAAL will incur a $33 charge.
Please RSVP to the POAAL National Office by fax on 03 96544577.
Meals are at members' own cost. Meals from the Club Bistro start at $6.60.
Expenses for attending this meeting, including costs travelling to and fro, and the meal, are tax deductible. Keep all receipts and documentation for tax purposes.
Published on 16 October 2008
New Award rates
The Australian Fair Pay Commission has increased the standard Federal Minimum Wage and all Australian Pay and Classification Scales by $21.66 per week.
This applies to workers in all LPOs respondent to the Postal Services Industry Award. In addition the wage increases apply to all LPOs in Victoria where the predominant business of the LPO is the provision of postal services.
The decision takes effect from the first pay period on or after 1 October 2008.
These increases flow on to junior employees, employees to whom training arrangements apply, employees with a disability, casual employees and employees receiving basic piece rates of pay.
A summary of the new Award rates is available to download as a PDF.
63kbFor more information on the wage decision, visit the Australian Fair Pay Commission. website
Published on 1 October 2008
Perth Licensee meeting - 27 October
A POAAL meeting for Licensees in Perth will be held at the Bayswater Hotel on 27 October.
The meeting will start at 7pm.
A representative from AUSTRAC will make a presentation and will answer your questions on registration and compliance for the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing Act as it applies to LPOs.
RSVP to the POAAL National Office.
Published on 29 September 2008
Have you completed your AUSTRAC documentation?
AUSTRAC has asked that Licensees complete their registration/compliance packages and return to AUSTRAC immediately. If Licensees have any queries then please contact the AUSTRAC Helpdesk for assistance on 1300 021 037.
AUSTRAC has advised POAAL that Licensees should complete their AUSTRAC documentation to the best of their ability. The key points to remember are:
1. Be honest in your answers - if you are following AP procedures then note that accordingly. If the answer to a question is "no" or "I don't know", then insert just that.
2. Ring the AUSTRAC helpdesk. If AUSTRAC is made aware of Licensees' major issues then that will be of assistance.
3. Don't delay!
AUSTRAC will be taking part in more POAAL meetings around the country, including the meeting in Brisbane in October. Make every effort to attend so that you can have your questions answered on the spot.
POAAL is continuing to work with AUSTRAC towards putting in place a simplified process that will be to the benefit of Licensees and AUSTRAC.
Published on 17 September 2008
Brisbane meeting - 10 October
Licensees in Brisbane are invited to a POAAL meeting on Friday 10 October.
Date: Friday 10 October (evening)
Time: 7:30pm start
Guest Speaker: a representative from AUSTRAC
Questions about AUSTRAC compliance?
Unsure what all that paperwork from AUSTRAC means?
AUSTRAC will make a presentation and will answer your questions on registration and compliance for the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing Act as it applies to LPOs.
These sessions in other States have been well-attended and well worthwhile. Put this date in your diary!
Published on 15 September 2008
Melbourne meeting - 8 October
POAAL's Victorian Branch will hold a meeting in Melbourne on the evening of Wednesday 8 October.
Date: Wednesday 8 October, 2008
Venue: South Oakleigh Club, 1 Victor Road, Bentleigh East
Details of the guest speaker will be announced soon.
Put this date in your diary - we look forward to seeing you there!
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Published on 12 September 2008
Free employee record keeping templates
Interactive templates are available from the Workplace Ombudsman to help small businesses better manage their time and wages record keeping and payslip obligations under Australia's workplace relations laws.
The free templates can be downloaded from the Workplace Ombudsman website and are recommended best practice models.
"If you employ workers under Commonwealth workplace relations laws you are legally required to keep accurate and complete time and wages records and to issue pay slips to every worker," said Workplace Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson.
"These obligations exist to ensure workers receive their correct wages and entitlements, and also protect both you and your employee if a compaint or dispute arises."
"As the independent watchdog, it's our job to ensure the rights and obligations of both workers and employers are understood and enforced fairly."
- The Workplace Ombudsman website has templates and information for managing the following:
- Time and wages records;
- Employee details;
- Leave records; and
- Pay slips.
Templates can be saved on your computer or printed for filing.
Visit the Workplace Ombudsman small business portal at: www.wo.gov.au/smallbusiness
Information is also available by calling the Workplace Ombudsman help line on 1300 724 200.
Published on 5 September 2008