As a Worker Retention Payment grant recipient, one of your obligations is to complete an annual declaration. This requirement is so the Department of Education can assess how much WRP you have received relative to how much you spent on implementing the payrise.
Given the complexities of payroll...
If you are currently in receipt of the Worker Retention Payment (WRP) and wish to opt out of the grant, there are several points you should consider before doing so.
This blog article will outline your obligations and considerations when it comes to opting out of the WRP.
For more details ...
The Australian Government has confirmed it will commit $3.6 billion to extend the Worker Retention Payment, supporting wage increases for ECEC workers through to 30 June 2028.
Keep reading to see an overview of the announcement.
From 1 March 2026, the gender-based undervaluation (GBU) award increases changed how wages funded under the Worker Retention Payment (WRP) may appear in payroll systems.
While the overall hourly rate for employees may remain the same, the structure of that rate may change depending on how your payrol...
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