Hiring staff: pay, tax and super obligations

Schedule

Wed Nov 11 2026 at 09:15 am to 11:30 am

UTC+10:00
Location

Ashgrove Library | Ashgrove, QL

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Learn about your employer obligations when hiring and paying workers, including tax, super and reporting requirements.
About this Event
  • 9.15-9.30am - Registration and networking
  • 9.30-11.30am - Workshop and questions

Thinking about hiring staff or already employing workers?

Understanding your obligations as an employer is an important part of running a business and can help you avoid costly mistakes.

Presented by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), this session will cover key employer obligations, including pay, tax and superannuation requirements. You'll also learn about reporting obligations, employee records and important considerations when hiring and paying workers.

During this session you'll learn about:

  • employer tax and super obligations
  • hiring and classifying workers
  • paying employees and meeting reporting requirements
  • super guarantee responsibilities
  • employee record keeping
  • ATO reporting requirements, including Single Touch Payroll.

Hear directly from the ATO and ask questions about the topics covered.

Brisbane City Council, with the Australian Tax Office, is delivering this free workshop to support local businesses to grow and thrive.

Brisbane City Council funds free business workshops delivered by expert providers because we’re committed to helping Brisbane businesses grow and succeed. Registrants must work in a business located in the Brisbane local government area. Unsure of your local Council? Find out here

Look out for further events in the business series.



Workshop facilitator

Matthew Walsh, Business Strategy Officer, ATO

Matthew Walsh is a Business Strategy Officer with the Australian Taxation Office's Small Business Tailored Support Programs team. With years of experience in the ATO and broad knowledge of taxation and superannuation systems, Matthew helps small business owners better understand their obligations through clear, practical and easy-to-understand information.

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Where is it happening?

Ashgrove Library, 87 Amarina Avenue, Ashgrove, Australia

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