It sounds like an unusual question, but for some businesses the answer could be yes. The Fair Work Commission has updated 125 modern awards after finding that several default super funds listed in those awards had merged, closed, or rebranded. If your payroll setup hasn't kept pace, you could be referencing a fund name that is no longer active. What the Change Involves   Old fund names were removed Some default funds listed in awards no longer exist in their original form due

Hiring contractors can give your business flexibility. Lower overheads. Project-based support. Access to specialised skills. But here’s the important question. Are you confident every person you’ve engaged as a contractor is genuinely a contractor under ATO rules? Because this is not just about wording in a contract. It affects tax, superannuation, payroll reporting and potentially payroll tax. Let’s simplify what the ATO looks at.   Two Different Obligations The ATO clearly

By now, most business owners have heard about Payday Super. From 1 July 2026, superannuation must be paid at the same time as wages. Not quarterly. Not later. Every pay run. On paper, that sounds simple. In reality, it changes how your payroll, systems and cash flow work together. So, the real question is not just “Do we understand the rule?” It is “Are our systems strong enough to handle it?” Why This Change Matters More Than You Think Under the current system, super is ge