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

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

With 1 July 2026 almost here, the conversation has shifted. Most of our clients understand the rule. What they're now working through is the day-to-day reality: approvals, cash flow timing, and what July is going to look like. Here's what to get clear on before the month begins. Who Does It Apply To? Whatever approach applies to you, a record of the hours you worked from home is the foundation. Payday Super applies wherever superannuation is currently required. That includes