VES Insights, your go-to newsletter for the latest in bookkeeping, automation, AI, Xero tips, and essential ATO updates to keep you informed and on track. From simplifying your bookkeeping to harnessing the power of automation and AI, our newsletter is packed with valuable tools and reminders to help you stay ahead. Payday Super Has Started: What the ATO's First-Year Approach Really Means for Your Business The ATO's first year of Payday Super is forgiving for employers who pa

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