Payday Super draft correspondence
Members reviewed draft correspondence intended to support early intervention and encourage employers to self-correct unpaid superannuation guarantee amounts under Payday Super. Feedback from members focused on clarity and usability of the draft letters.
Voluntary disclosure statement
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) outlined its proposed first year approach to voluntary disclosures and the alignment with the compliance approach outlined in Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2026/1 Payday Super - first year ATO compliance approach.
The approach is intended to support employers and reduce administrative effort during the initial period.
Industry presentations - Employer readiness
The Association for Payroll Specialists outlined its approach to preparing members for Payday Super, noting that engagement to date has focused on building general awareness rather than delivering detailed technical training.
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry provided an overview of its engagement with businesses on Payday Super, describing a federated communication model delivered through state chambers and industry associations. This approach includes the use of fact sheets, ready reckoners and technical guidance designed to translate policy settings into practical business impacts.
Technical Working Groups
Early New Payments Platform activity through SuperStream is underway, with successful day-zero payment processing observed and a marked increase in transaction volumes.
Technical build and testing activities continue across SuperStream and Single Touch Payroll (STP), including remediation of messaging artefacts, improved error messaging, and preparation for upcoming message implementation guide changes, noting some short delays to interoperability testing.
The ATO is progressing STP readiness engagement with digital service providers and addressing identified guidance gaps through targeted technical consultation with working group members.
Outreach to Small Business Superannuation Clearing House users is ongoing, with updated guidance and tools now available to support employers to transition to an alternate service and download their data.
Attendees
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ATO |
Emma Rosenzweig (Chair), Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Anne Vandenhurk, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Belinda Black, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Carmen Radloff, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Caryn Kaluzinski, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Gina Radosavjevic, Frontline Risk and Strategy |
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ATO |
Jenny Archer, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
James Vong, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Justin Micale, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Lisa Macleod, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Megan Micallef, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Naomi Westwood, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Rita Stevens, Enterprise Solutions and Technology |
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ATO |
Sally Bird, Frontline Business Improvement |
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ATO |
Shane Moore, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Usha Narain, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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Access Software |
Philippa Durante |
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Alvarez & Marsal Australia |
Amanda Spinks |
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Australian Bookkeepers Association |
Peter Thorp |
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Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
Peter Grist |
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Australian Payroll Association |
Maria Nikoletatos |
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Australian Prudential Regulation Authority |
James Douglas |
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Australian Retirement Trust |
Matt Dickson |
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Automatic Data Processing Limited |
Graham Coutts |
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Bluebird Accounting |
Julian Shimmin |
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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand |
Tony Negline |
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Council of Small Business Organisations Australia |
Adele Sutton |
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Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand |
Chris Denney |
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Financial Services Council |
Hans Van Daatselaar |
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Gateway Network Governance Body |
Michelle Bower |
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Genesis Accounting |
Pat McCarthy |
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Institute of Certified Bookkeepers |
Matthew Addison |
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KPMG |
Andy Larmour |
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National Tax & Accountants' Association |
Robyn Jacobson |
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SuperChoice |
Nikki Murray |
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Super Members Council |
Kate Brown |
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The Association of Payroll Specialists |
Jason Low |
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The Tax Institute |
Phil Broderick |
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Treasury |
Benjamin Murphy |
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Treasury |
Lachlan Alvey |
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Woolworths |
Coral Hargrave |
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Xero |
Erin Adams |
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Apologies
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Member |
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ATO |
Karen Blok, Enterprise Solutions and Technology |
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ATO |
Natasha Sekulic, Frontline Business Improvement |
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ATO |
Paul Beohm, Policy, Analysis & Legislation |
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ATO |
Peta Lonergan, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia |
Mary Delahunty |
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Brilliant Admin Solutions |
Kerrie Jarius |
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Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand |
Maggie Leese |
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