Payday Super Starts 1 July 2026: What to Know
In short: Payday super, which became law in 2025, started on 1 July 2026: Australian employers must now pay super with each pay run instead of quarterly, and it must reach the employee's fund within 7 business days of the pay date. Sole traders without employees are not affected, and the 12% super guarantee rate is unchanged.
Read MorePayday Super: Accountant Readiness Checklist for 1 July 2026
In short: Payday Super has applied since 1 July 2026: Australian employers must pay super with each wage payment, and it must reach the employee's fund within 7 business days. Accountants should work out which clients are in scope, audit payroll and STP Phase 2 readiness, test the clearing house pathway, model the cash flow change and check that the first pay cycles reached funds on time.
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