# Australian Taxation Office

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-01**: Mandatory Implementation — Payday Super becomes law for all Australian employers.
- **2025-07-01**: Rate Increase — Superannuation Guarantee rate rises to 12%.
- **2024**: Consultation Period — Treasury and ATO consult with industry on legislative design and software requirements.
- **2023-05**: Policy Announcement — Federal Government announces Payday Super in the 2023-24 Budget.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Small Firms Face Cash Flow Crunch as Payday Super Deadline Approaches
2026-03-24 20:07:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

Australian small businesses are bracing for a significant operational shift as the federal government's 'Payday Super' mandate nears implementation. The transition from quarterly to real-time superannuation contributions is expected to strain cash flow management for thousands of firms while aiming to close the multi-billion dollar unpaid super gap.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/payday-super-small-business-impact-analysis

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