Payday Super
Payday Super legislation received Royal Assent on 6 November 2025 and will come into effect on 1 July 2026. The Stapling Bill (Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025) was introduced on 26 November 2025 but has not yet passed, and regulations are expected early in the new year.
Technical artefacts
All technical artefacts and guidance for SuperStream have been published, with funds and providers urged to review and begin planning for builds which need to be in place by 1 July 2026.
Member discussion noted that whole of economy changes may be necessary for a smooth transition, with the example provided of processing payments on the new payments' platform. It is important to act early to ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.
Small Business Superannuation Clearing House
The Small Business Super Clearing House will be closed as of 11:59 pm on 30 June 2026. It is recommended (not mandated) that users transition to alternative payment methods following the January – March quarter, as the shut off date is before super guarantee payments for the April – June 2026 quarter is due. Web content will be refreshed in January or February 2026, with further messaging to follow.
Communications
Updated web content, fact sheets, and videos have been released to explain Payday Super changes, with additional resources planned for the new year. A trustee letter will issue soon, and digital service provider (DSP) letters will issue when final artefacts and technical documents are available.
A super fund focussed webinar is planned for early 2026, with feedback sought on the content and timing. Feedback was received recommending an earlier session, February and a focus on technical and operational readiness.
Paid parental leave superannuation contributions
A minor technical amendment to address the acceptance of contributions without a tax file number was released for public consultation Miscellaneous Amendments to Treasury Portfolio Laws 2025External Link, closing on 2 January 2026, which will ensure minimal impact on stakeholders and resolve any concerns around this element.
The group noted the positive outcome from discussions held in this group, leading to a better outcome for this measure.
Other updates included:
- The project team has finalised IT builds and is preparing for interagency testing with Services Australia starting from late January, with deployment planned for June 2026.
- Reporting requirements and memorandums of understanding with the Department of Social Services are being finalised.
- Recent communications included super news and DSP news articles, with no significant concerns raised. Members were asked to review published materials and provide feedback on any additional communication needs ahead of the go-live date.
Better targeted super concessions
Treasury is finalising the draft law for better targeted super concessions following targeted consultation, with legislation expected to be introduced as soon as possible in 2026. ATO consultation to resume once policy details are public.
Incident management over closedown period
Members noted the incident management protocols during the Christmas shutdown including:
- The digital partnership office will maintain 24/7 incident response via their phone line 07 3121 7880, with critical incidents best reported by phone.
- A Jira (workflow management system) can be lodged on the Super Enquiry Service for any non-critical notifications.
- The dashboard will show any planned outages, or any significant unplanned outages.
- The external vendor testing environment will be unavailable during the shutdown period.