PAYDAY SUPER 2026: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE 1 JULY

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Australian business owner reviewing payroll and superannuation requirements ahead of the Payday Super changes commencing 1 July 2026.

PAYDAY SUPER 2026: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE 1 JULY

As you would be aware, Payday Super commences on 1 July 2026. These changes require all employers to pay their employees’ superannuation on payday, at the same time as their salary and wages.

With only 5 weeks until these changes take place, we have summarised what will be changing and some tips to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.

What does Payday Super mean for you as an employer?

You will need to pay your employees’ superannuation on the same day you pay their salary and wages
Superannuation contributions must be received by the super fund within 7 business days of payday
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may impose charges including interest, administration fees and penalties if superannuation contributions are received late by the super fund
Eligible contractors’ super contributions will need to be paid on the same day you pay their invoice and must reach their super fund within 7 business days
Continue to process super via the payroll software you are currently using (Xero, MYOB etc). We don’t expect there to be any changes to this process, aside from the frequency to match your payroll cycle
The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House will be closed from 1 July 2026 so if you have been using this method to pay super, you will need to register with a complying Single Touch Payroll (STP) enabled payroll software prior to 1 July 2026.

Paying super every payday will impact cash flow, so it will be important to plan ahead to ensure sufficient cash is available.

Here are our tips for a smooth transition to Payday Super:

Start processing super payments on the same day as payroll throughout June 2026. This will allow you to identify any changes you may need to implement in your payroll processing procedures and assist with cash flow planning
If you receive any errors when processing super payments, action these immediately
Review your new employee onboarding processes. If you take on a new employee, ensure they provide you with their superannuation fund information prior to commencing work so that super can be processed with their first payroll
In July 2026, you may find you have up to 4 months worth of super contributions to pay – the April – June 2026 quarter super, due by 28 July 2026 under the old rules; and super for each payroll that falls in July 2026, to be paid on the same day as payroll under the new rules. To avoid this accumulation of payments, consider paying as much of the June 2026 quarter superannuation contributions as possible prior to 30 June 2026

If you have any questions about these changes or would like any advice or assistance to manage the change, please contact our office.

For further advice, please contact one of our friendly team members.

We are available on 0416 919 036 or contact@gpgbusinessadvisory.com.au

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