Industry presentation - employer readiness
Council of Small Business Organisations Australia representatives discussed employer readiness for Payday Super, including perspectives from the small business community. Key challenges raised included understanding new obligations, system readiness and the timing of software updates.
The importance of clear, practical guidance to support employers in preparing for commencement was noted.
Employer information requirements
The information employers will need to meet Payday Super requirements, including how information flows through payroll, reporting and payment processes were discussed. Members highlighted the importance of minimising complexity and ensuring information requirements are aligned with existing payroll practices where possible.
Choice of fund rules for stapled super funds
An update was provided on proposed changes to choice of fund rules in the context of Payday Super, including the interaction with existing stapling arrangements. The importance of having clear guidance for employers and employees was discussed to ensure any changes are well understood ahead of implementation.
Payday Super draft correspondence
Draft correspondence intended to support employer awareness and preparedness for Payday Super was reviewed. Feedback focused on the clarity, tone and timing of communications, and the need for messaging to be accessible and action-oriented for different employer cohorts.
Technical working groups
Updates were provided from the technical working groups, including progress across SuperStream and Single Touch Payroll readiness activities. Ongoing engagement with digital service providers was noted and the importance of testing, coordination and information sharing to support end-to-end implementation.
Attendees
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Organisation |
Attendees |
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ATO |
Emma Rosenzweig (Chair), Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Caryn Kaluzinski, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Georgia Baranski-Noicos, 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 |
Karen Blok, Enterprise Solutions and Technology |
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ATO |
Mandy Chivers, ATO Corporate |
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ATO |
Megan Micallef, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
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ATO |
Mitchell Meek, ATO Corporate |
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ATO |
Naomi Westwood, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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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 |
Paul Robertson, Frontline Business Improvement |
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ATO |
Peta Lonergan, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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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 |
Paul Ellis |
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ASFA The Voice of Super |
Mary Delahunty |
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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 Restaurant and Café Association |
Wes Lambert |
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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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Brilliant Admin |
Kerrie Jarius |
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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand |
Tony Negline |
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Corporate Tax Association |
Stephanie Caredes |
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Council of Small Business Organisations Australia |
Adele Sutton |
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Council of Small Business Organisations Australia |
Mike Sommerton |
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CPA Australia |
Richard Webb |
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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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Super Members Council |
Kate Brown |
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SuperChoice |
Nikki Murray |
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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 |
Lachlan Alvey |
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Woolworths |
Coral Hargrave |
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Xero |
Erin Adams |
Apologies
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Organisation |
Member |
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Australian Bookkeepers Association |
Peter Thorp |
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Australian Council of Trade Unions |
Casey Thompson |
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Treasury |
Benjamin Murphy |