Payday Super

Payday is about to become a super day, too

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay your super when they pay your wages. Your money hits your account sooner, can be invested earlier, and has more time to grow.

What’s changing?

Payday Super is a Government reform.

From 1 July 2026, your super must be paid each pay day.

• You’re entitled to receive what you’ve earned as part of the pay cycle.
• It’s easier to track, and your money is invested sooner.
• You can also check contributions in your online account.
• It also reduces the risk of unpaid super.

More frequent payments can help protect your insurance by reducing long gaps that can cause insurance cover to stop.

Do I need to do anything?

No. Payday Super changes how often employers must pay super — you don’t need to take any action.

Keep an eye on your payslips and your online account to check the right super is being paid.

How is the new law enforced?

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) will oversee the change. Employers who pay late or incorrectly after 1 July 2026 will face faster and more costly penalties, including the Superannuation Guarantee Charge.

What we are doing for members

We have long advocated for changes like Payday Super to ensure members get the super they’re owed. In the past decade, we’ve reclaimed more than $1.1 billion in unpaid super for our members.

The goal is a fairer system where everyone gets the super they’re owed.