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

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