With Payday Super now only weeks away, businesses have a short window to make sure their payroll systems, processes and cash-flow planning are ready.
Our Survey of Business Expectations Report, released this week, shows most businesses are either ready or close to ready for the new rules. While this is encouraging, not all businesses are there yet. Any business still working through the details needs to act now.
From 1 July 2026, employers will need to pay super at the same time as wages. In most cases, the super will need to be received by the employee’s fund within seven business days of payday.
There is still time to get the basics in order, but this should not be left until the final days of June.
To support businesses, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has prepared practical fact sheets covering the key steps employers should work through before the changes commence, including payroll readiness, cash-flow planning, clearing house arrangements and the closure of the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House.
ACCI is also hosting a webinar to provide a practical overview of the reforms, including payment timelines, covered workers, qualifying earnings, compliance obligations, penalties and ATO enforcement, followed by a 30-minute panel discussion with industry experts.
For businesses that are already prepared, now is the time for a final tidy-up. For those still working through the change, the message is clear: use the next few weeks to check your systems, speak with your accountant, bookkeeper or payroll provider, review the ACCI fact sheets and register for the webinar.
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PAYDAY SUPER WEBINAR
Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
Location: Zoom, with a link to be emailed to registered attendees
