Payday Super legislation
The ATO advised that the Payday Super legislation received Royal Assent on 6 November 2025. Members were updated on upcoming communication items and recent consultation activity.
Compliance strategy
The ATO provided an overview of the draft Payday Super compliance strategy. Members provided initial feedback, and consultation will continue as the strategy is further refined.
SuperStream technical working group
The ATO outlined current SuperStream development work and advised that updated technical artefacts and supporting materials will be published over the coming period. The technical working group will undertake a deep dive to better understand the issue of overpayments and adjustments, and connections to Single Touch Payroll and member account transaction services.
Single Touch Payroll technical working group
The external vendor testing environment for the new changes will be available in December. A digital service provider (DSP) webinar on the qualifying earnings changes how the ATO will support DSPs will be run by the ATO on 2 December. This was advertised via the DSP newsletter.
Small Business Superannuation Clearing House transition working group
The ATO has outlined progress on the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House closure, noting feedback from members around communications and user guidance. Additional communication options are being explored to ensure a broader reach.
Attendees
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Organisation |
Attendee |
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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 |
Chris Rock, Frontline Business Improvement |
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ATO |
James Vong, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Jenny Archer, 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 |
Naomi Westwood, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Paul Beohm, Policy, Analysis and Legislation |
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ATO |
Peta Lonergan, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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ATO |
Renee Jones, 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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Australian Bookkeepers Association |
Peter Thorp |
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Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
Peter Grist |
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Australian Council of Trade Unions |
Casey Thompson |
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Australian Payroll Association |
Maria Nikoletatos |
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Australian Restaurant and Cafe 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 Solutions |
Kerrie Jarius |
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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 |
Maggie Leese |
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Financial Services Council |
David Delaney |
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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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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 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia |
Mary Delahunty |
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The Tax Institute |
Phil Rroderick |
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Treasury |
Benjamin Murphy |
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Treasury |
Brendan Mckenna |
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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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ATO |
Shane Moore, Superannuation and Employer Obligations |
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Financial Services Council |
Hans Van Daatselaar |
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Giuntabell |
Nunzio Giunta |
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Treasury |
Lachlan Alvey |