From 1 July 2026 all Australian employers must pay employee superannuation on every pay run, with contributions reaching funds within 7 days of payday, replacing the old quarterly cycle. The Small Business Super Clearing House also closed permanently on 1 July 2026, and ASIC fees rose (company registration $611 to $636; annual proprietary review $329 to $342).
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Payday Super in effect: employers must pay super within 7 days of each payday
Why this matters for founders
Founders with any payroll should move to a super solution that supports per-payday contributions and update cashflow forecasts now, since unpaid super can trigger Director Penalty Notices from day one.
Source: business.gov.au
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