With the Payday Super RegulationsExternal Link starting from 1 July 2026, take the time to see how the changes will impact super funds.
Key details in the Regulations
- Super funds will have 3 business days (reduced from 20 business days) to allocate or return super contributions.
- Confirmation of which types of payments are excluded from qualifying earnings (payments that don’t attract superannuation guarantee).
- Provides details on how the administrative uplift amount, included within the super guarantee charge calculation may be reduced.
These Regulations support planned SuperStream improvements, including:
- the new Member Verification Request (MVR) so employers can confirm fund details before paying
- New Payment Platform (NPP) enabled payments
- clearer error messaging.
What funds should do
All funds must be ready by 1 July 2026. Work with your digital service providers to check their build and support plans for these new services.
For more information, visit ato.gov.au/paydaysuper.
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