If your business uses the ATO’s SBSCH to process super payments, this is important: the service is shutting down on 1 July, which means employers need to start working on a replacement now.

Processing payroll is about to get a lot busier. Here’s how to get ready for the Payday Super deadline on 1 July 2026.

For small businesses, Payday Super is one of the most impactful changes in years — and the biggest area it will hit is your cash flow.

The 1 July 2026 deadline is firm, and the businesses that prepare early will transition smoothly. Those that don’t risk cash flow surprises, system failures and penalties.

From 1 July 2026, there’s a major change coming that will reshape how you handle superannuation contributions for staff.