Since Payday Super started on 1 July 2026, one question has come up more than any other, so we're answering it first. The rest are the questions employers ask us most often, with a bit more detail on each. Why am I being asked to approve super payments so often now? This is the one we hear most. Under the old quarterly system, you might have approved super four times a year. Now that super follows each payday, that same approval happens every pay run, so if you pay weekly, yo

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