From 1 July 2026, Australian employers must remit Superannuation Guarantee contributions so they reach employees' funds within 7 business days of each payday, replacing the old quarterly cycle. The ATO's transitional Practical Compliance Guideline (PCG 2026/1) applies only through 30 June 2027, after which stricter enforcement begins, with SG Charge penalties including daily notional interest and administrative charges up to 60% of the shortfall.
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Payday Super starts 1 July 2026: employers must pay super with every pay run
Why this matters for founders
Any founder with even one employee needs a payroll/clearing-house setup that pushes super every pay cycle and holds enough cash to cover super at each run, not quarterly. Test your STP-integrated payroll before 1 July and factor tighter super cash timing into runway planning.
Source: Pitcher Partners
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