First year-end shutdown under Payday Super

What’s happening

Since July 1, 2026, employers must pay super with each pay run, and it must reach the employee's fund within 7 business days. The guarantee rate stays at 12%. December bonuses, leave paid in advance and the public holidays on December 25, December 28 and January 1 all affect whether contributions arrive on time this year.

What to do

Confirm with payroll that super on bonus and pre-shutdown pay runs will reach funds within 7 business days once public holidays are counted, and that someone is covering payroll over the shutdown.

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