Your Ultimate EOFY HR Checklist
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
Let's get your team ready for FY26 with our HR wrap-up!
Stay across the legislative landscape
Key legislative changes:
Right to Disconnect commences for small businesses August 2025
Wage theft is now a criminal offence from January 2025
Psychological hazard management is now a legal requirement
Proposed ban on non-compete clauses for lower-income earners (from 2027)
Upcoming reform to parental leave entitlements in the event of stillbirth or early infant death
Tax Time Deductions
Ensure you're claiming:
Professional memberships (e.g., AHRI, AICD etc)
Software subscriptions and tech expenses
Salaries and superannuation
Motor vehicle and travel expenses
Staff training and development costs
*Note: seek professional tax advice for tailored guidance*
Payroll & Superannuation Requirements
Meet key EOFY obligations:
Communicate payroll cut-off dates to employees
Ensure all Q4 super contributions are submitted
Organise and reconcile expense claims and receipts
Finalise Single Touch Payroll (STP) by 14 July
Advise employees income statements are available via MyGov
Employment Contracts & Entitlements
Review Compliance with New Standard:
Minimum Wage increases to $24.95/hr from 1 July
Awards impacted by gender undervalutation ruling
Parental Leave Pay increases to 24weeks
Review fixed-term contracts for compliance
Updated policies, employment contracts & remuneration structures
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Prepare for FY26 talent needs:
Confirm resourcing requirements and budget alignment
Review time-to-fill and recruitment KPIs
Engage leaders in succession and high-potential talent planning
Explore efficiencies using AI or improved hiring processes
Performance & Development
Strengthen capability & retention:
Launch FY26 performance review cycles
Set measurable goals and KPIs
Review remuneration frameworks with equity in mind
Promote ongoing learning and development conversations
HR Systems & Operational Planning
Finalise systems & policy updates:
Refresh policies on flexible work, sexual harassment, bullying, AI use
Update HRIS settings and calendars for FY26
Conduct employee record and contract audits
Prepare reports for leadership: DEI, WHS, turnover metrics
Allocate FY26 professional development budgets
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