On 1 December 2025, the Worker Retention Payment (WRP) minimum rates will increase by an additional 5% as part of the Australian Government’s second stage of the WRP pay rise initiative. This brings the total uplift to 15% above the relevant award rate.
Keeping accurate, consistent records helps services stay confident in meeting their Worker Retention Payment (WRP) obligations. To make this easier, ACA has developed a practical WRP Record Keeping Template — a structured Excel workbook designed to help services who want a clear, easy way ...
One of the most common questions we hear from providers is: “How do I set up the Worker Retention Payment (WRP) in my payroll system?”
Because different services use different systems (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or others), there isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. But the principles are the same across ...
The WRP team at ACA National are here to assist you with this - keep on reading to find out how to action this form and more.
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