A major change to super payments will start next week (opens original article in a new tab)

Starting July 1, 2026, businesses in Australia must pay superannuation with employee salaries instead of quarterly, aiming to reduce unpaid contributions but causing cash flow concerns for many small businesses.

• Payday super reforms take effect from July 1, 2026, requiring businesses to pay superannuation with salaries instead of quarterly.
• Many small businesses face cash flow challenges, with 87% reporting pressure from the changes and 15% still unaware of the reform.
• The ATO states that 6.2 billion dollars in superannuation goes unpaid annually, aiming to improve transparency and accountability for employees.