The pay rise landed on 1 July 2026, and if you employ staff, you've likely updated your payroll and moved on. It's worth a second look, because “the increase” is two different numbers, and which one applies depends on how each person is paid. The Fair Work Commission lifted modern award minimum rates by 4.75% and the national minimum wage by close to 6%, both from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Payroll software will have updated the headline rates

Payday Super began on 1 July 2026, and a lot of employers are asking the same practical question. If a super payment lands a few days late while we get our systems sorted, are we in trouble? And is it alright to keep paying quarterly for a bit longer? The ATO has said the first year of Payday Super is a facilitative period for employers who are genuinely making the move and fixing problems quickly. What it is not is an extra window to keep paying quarterly. The difference com

Super is not the most exciting topic. We get it. But this change affects every employee in Australia, and understanding it now means you will know exactly what to look for when it kicks in. The good news? It is a positive change. More regular contributions, better visibility over your balance, and a system that works closer to real time. Here is what you need to know. So What's Actually Changing? Right now, most employers pay super every quarter. That means your contributio