How to use this document
There is also a PDF of this document so you can read it offline: Payday Super – Easier to read (PDF, 0.78MBThis link will download a file).
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The Australian Taxation Office wrote this document. We say ATO for short. |
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When you see the word ‘we’ it means the ATO. |
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This information is for employees (workers). |
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It is written in a way that is:
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The full version of this information is available at www.ato.gov.au/paydaysuper |
Super
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This information is about Superannuation. We say super for short. |
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Super is money saved for you. |
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You get your super when you are older and stop working. |
Your employer
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Your employer is your boss or manager. |
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They pay super for you. |
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They send it to your super fund. |
Changes
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Your employer used to pay your super every 3 months. |
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There are new rules now. From 1 July 2026, your super will be paid each payday. |
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You can see the amount of super for each pay on your payslip. |
What you need to do
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Check if your employer has the right super fund details for you. |
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Tell your employer if these details change. |