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Get your business ready for Payday Super
From 1 July 2026, the new Payday Super laws require employers to pay superannuation at the same time as wages.
It’s a major shift, and it’s important employers start to prepare now.
Employment Hero can help every step of the way.
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Introducing HeroClear
HeroClear is a first-of-its-kind solution designed to protect businesses from the increased admin and risk of penalties with a fully embedded super clearing and validation solution, purpose built for Payday Super. HeroClear will be available in the coming months, well ahead of the 1 July 2026 deadline. Get in touch to see how you can start preparing now.
What is Payday Superannuation?
Payday superannuation means employers must pay their employees’ super guarantee (SG) contributions at the same time as their wages.
For most businesses this changes the frequency of super payments from quarterly to monthly, fortnightly or weekly. The change is designed to help employees receive their super faster and make it easier for them to track payments.
For employers it means adjusting your payroll cycle to include processing super payments in every pay run.
When do the new Payday Super rules come into effect?
Payday Super will come into effect from 1 July 2026, however you should start preparing for the changes now.
Transitioning to a new payroll system or updating your current setup takes time. By reviewing your processes now, you can identify gaps, streamline your workflows and avoid last-minute payroll stress.
Getting ahead early means your business will be ready for the changes and your team will be confident when the new rules take effect.
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What the new super requirements mean for your business
This change will have the biggest impact on your cash flow and payroll administration. The seven business-day payment window is tight, but with the right tools, you’ll be confident you can meet the deadlines.
Rethink your cash flow
Instead of making a large lump-sum super payment each quarter you’ll need to budget for smaller more frequent payments. Our resources on cash flow management can help you prepare.
Upgrade your payroll software
Manual payroll systems can make it difficult to keep up with frequent payments. Automating your payroll is the most effective way to handle the new super rules without adding to your workload. See our payroll software for how we make this possible.
Stay up-to-date
The new rules are part of a broader push for payroll compliance. Using an integrated system helps manage all your obligations in one place. Sign up to our Payday Super mailing list to hear all about HeroClear, our powerful solution to managing Payday Super seamlessly.
The Cash Flow Impact of Payday Super
Our modelling shows the average business could need over $124,000 of additional working capital to meet the new payday super requirements. Planning for this early is essential.
Use our Payday Super Cashflow Calculator to estimate how much additional working capital your business may need under Payday Super.
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Employment Hero is leading the charge when it comes to paying super with wages
We’re supporting businesses on both sides; we’ve advocated for reform and are building a fully-integrated payroll and superannuation solution to make compliance simple. We support businesses by advocating for smarter reforms and building the industry-leading technology to make managing super simple.
Policy and implementation
We’ve been working directly with government and industry to help shape fairer payday superannuation laws that work for businesses and their employees. We continue to work with ATO and Treasury on smooth implementation, particularly for small and medium businesses.
Future-ready tech
We’re building HeroClear, a powerful superannuation tool designed to eliminate admin and easily manage your end-to-end super obligations in one seamless flow. Our solution will be ready long before the July 2026 deadline.
All-in-one-solution
Super shouldn’t be a separate task. With Employment Hero it becomes a seamless part of your workflow where payroll, payments and compliance work together.
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Payday Super Frequently Asked Questions
During the first year of Payday Super (1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027), the ATO will take a risk-based approach. Employers who make genuine efforts to pay super on time and fix any issues quickly will be considered low risk and unlikely to face penalties. You can learn more about the practical compliance guideline here.
Currently, many businesses pay super quarterly. The new super rules will require payments to be made each time you pay your employees whether that’s weekly or fortnightly. This means more frequent smaller payments instead of a large quarterly one.
Yes. Employment Hero includes a portal for your accountant or bookkeeper to access your payroll information securely. This makes it easy to collaborate and get the support you need.
Yes, the SBSCH stopped accepting new business registrations from 1 October 2025 and will close entirely on 1 July 2026. If you rely on the SBSCH, you’ll need to move to an automated payroll solution that facilitates super payments. We suggest signing up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about updates to HeroClear.
Yes, Payday Super is mandatory for all employers.
Learn more about Payday Super here.
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Power your Payday Super readiness with Employment Hero
Changes are scheduled for July 2026 but it’s critical for SMBs to start getting ready now. Reduce the risk of non-compliance and get set-up for the transition with Employment Hero:
- Automate super now and get Payday Super ready ahead of 2026
- Seamless employee onboarding; collect & validate fund details upfront to avoid errors
- Smarter payroll; super auto-calculated & paid with every payroll
- Real-time visibility; staff can track their pay & super via the Hero app
- Future-ready super processing; coming soon, to help you meet the new seven day deadline
Disclaimer: The information on this page is current as at 1 July 2025. At this time, the Payday Super legislation has not been finalised by the Australian Government. The information on this page has been provided to support employers using the latest information provided by the Australian Government.
