Same Day Super starts 1 July 2026 — is your payroll ready?
If you employ staff, there's a significant change coming to how and when you pay superannuation — and it kicks in on 1 July 2026.
What is Same Day Super?
Currently, employers pay super quarterly. From 1 July 2026, super must be paid on the same day as wages — every time you run payroll.
Key date: Same Day Super obligations begin 1 July 2026. Employers who continue paying super quarterly after this date will be non-compliant and may face ATO penalties.
- Super must be received by the fund on payday — not just sent
- Quarterly super payments will no longer be compliant
- Cash flow must accommodate super being paid with every pay run
- Payroll software must support same-day super processing
- Processing times through super clearing houses must be accounted for
3 things to do before 1 July 2026
1. Check your payroll software. Xero, MYOB, and most major platforms are updating to support same-day super. Check whether yours is ready.
2. Review your cash flow. Paying super with every pay run means more frequent cash outflows. Review your projections.
3. Talk to your bookkeeper before 1 July. Your payroll processes and super clearing house setup may need updating.
"Every time you run payroll from 1 July 2026, super needs to be received by the fund on that same day."