Payday Super Working Group key messages 17 February 2026

Tax professional readiness for Payday Super

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand outlined their involvement across the superannuation ecosystem through public practice. They discussed key topics including employer understanding, transitional arrangements and impacts.

The Tax Institute outlined its role in supporting tax professionals by using regular member communications to share Payday Super Information to help with readiness.

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers discussed its approach to supporting members and clients with Payday Super readiness. They maintain Payday Super guidance and provide resources via their website for practical guidance, member communications, webinars and other products.

Draft Payday Super correspondence

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provided an update on the draft correspondence products circulated to members and noted the suite remains as a draft and feedback is sought for further clarity and employer understanding.

Technical working groups

The ATO provided a SuperStream update on the ongoing engagements with digital service providers, superfunds and industry to support readiness for Payday Super with positive progress across system and implementation planning.

Updates were shared on technical enhancements and testing activities to support improved processing and employer experience from 1 July 2026. The ATO will continue to work closely with industry to provide support and implementation.

An email campaign has commenced, advising Small Business Superannuation Clearing House users of the closure effective on 1 July 2026.

Attendees

Attendees list
Organisation	Attendees
ATO	Emma Rosenzweig (Chair), Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Anne Vandenhurk, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Belinda Black, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Caryn Kaluzinski, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Giuletta Fazioli, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	James Vong, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Jenny Archer, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Jo Cameron, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Justin Micale, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Karen Blok, Enterprise Solutions and Technology
ATO	Lisa Macleod, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Megan Micallef, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Naomi Westwood, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Natasha Sekulic, Frontline Business Improvement
ATO	Sally Bird, Frontline Business Improvement
ATO	Shane Moore, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
ATO	Usha Narain, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
Access Software	Philippa Durante
Alvarez & Marsal Australia	Amanda Spinks
Australian Bookkeepers Association	Peter Thorp
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry	Peter Grist
Australian Payroll Association	Maria Nikoletatos
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority	James Douglas
Australian Retirement Trust	Matt Dickson
Automatic Data Processing Limited	Graham Coutts
Bluebird Accounting	Julian Shimmin
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand	Tony Negline
Council of Small Business Organisations Australia	Adele Sutton
Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand	Maggie Leese
Financial Services Council	Hans Van Daatselaar
Gateway Network Governance Body	Michelle Bower
Genesis Accounting	Pat McCarthy
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers	Matthew Addison
KPMG	Priscilla Tang
SuperChoice	Alistair Gibson
Super Members Council	Kate Brown
The Association of Payroll Specialists	Jason Low
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia	Mary Delahunty
The Tax Institute	Phil Broderick
Treasury	Benjamin Murphy
Treasury	Lachlan Alvey
Woolworths	Coral Hargrave
Xero	Erin Adams

Apologies

Apologies list
Organisation	Member
ATO		Paul Beohm, Policy, Analysis and Legislation
ATO		Peta Lonergan, Superannuation and Employer Obligations
Australian Council of Trade Unions	Casey Thompson
Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association	Wes Lambert
KPMG	Andy Larmour