Payday superannuation is law: make sure you’re ready

The “payday super” legislation, now passed by Parliament, significantly changes how superannuation will be paid. From 1 July 2026, employers must pay their employees’ super contributions within seven business days of payday, replacing the quarterly system.

Up to 30 June 2026, the existing super guarantee framework with quarterly due dates continues to apply. But from the first payday on or after 1 July 2026, each pay run carries a super obligation that must be met.