A new era of super compliance is fast approaching. 

There’s less than six weeks to go until Payday Super starts. 

On 1 July 2026, employee super payments will move from quarterly schedules to become part of every pay cycle.   

For retailers with part-time and casual staff, shift-based roles, and high employee turnover, this represents a significant change.

Payday Super has the potential to increase the amount of time spent on payroll admin and heighten the risk of non-compliance, due to the introduction of tighter timeframes and extra steps in the set-up process for new and existing employees. 

These final 6 weeks are more than just a countdown. It’s a critical window to get your payroll right, because once Payday Super starts, there will be less room for errors and more risk if something goes wrong. 

What to do now 

First, check your employee data. Double-check you’ve got the right member numbers, TFNs and fund details set up in your payroll system. The quality of your data can help reduce the risk of errors and potential payment delays. If a payment is rejected, it needs to be corrected and resubmitted within the original 7-day timeframe; no extra time is given.  

Second, think about the impacts of paying super more often. If you can, trial super payments as part of each pay cycle early. It can help you understand if you need to adjust your payroll approach and spot any areas of friction, without the added pressure of a 7-day deadline.  

Third, review how you currently pay super. Can your payroll system meet the new 7-day deadline and can you be effectively alerted of errors. If you use a service provider, fund portal, or a clearing house, now is the time to check if you need to move or update.  

The way forward 

As super moves to payday, businesses are facing a faster, more frequent payment landscape and pressure to keep pace. That’s where Rest Pay comes in.

Designed for the new era of super compliance, Rest Pay is a new payment solution, which helps businesses accelerate super payments to make managing contributions simpler, faster and more transparent. Real-time tracking, automated reminders and email error alerts help employers stay on top of compliance with confidence, not complexity.

When it comes to supporting employers through the changes, we want to help you focus on what matters most for your business right now.   

If you’re looking to review your payment set-up and find a solution to Payday Super, you can book a 15-minute chat with a Rest specialist for personalised support.

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