Payday Super is law - get ready today

February 11, 2026•1 min read

Payday Super is law - get ready today!

Employers Must Pay Super on Each Pay Cycle

From1 July 2026, all employers must:

Pay superannuation contributions at the same time as wages/salary– not quarterly anymore.
Ensure contributions are received by the employee’s super fund within 7 business days after each payday.
Use a new definition“Qualifying Earnings”to calculate super.

What this means:

Employers must align super payments to each pay cycle (weekly, fortnightly or monthly).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will enforce compliance, with penalties and charges for late or underpaid super.
The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) closes on30 June 2026; employers must use alternative payment arrangements.

This reform is designed to reduce unpaid and late super payments and help employees see contributions sooner.

Affy Hadley