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Closing out the third quarter

January – March third quarter super payment due 28 April.

Published 2 April 2026

With only two quarters of super left before Payday Super starts, here's what you need to know for the January to March quarter.

Super for the March quarter is due 28 April 2026.

Download your records and transition out of using the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) before it closes permanently.

This is the last quarter you can claim a late payment offset.

Paying super the right way

Make sure you pay in full, on time and to the right fund to avoid penalties and interest. It can take a while for super to go through the system, so allow extra time for the payments to reach your employees’ super funds if you’re using a clearing house. Remember – payments are only considered ‘paid’ when they reach your employees’ super fund.

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