ATO reprieve! Rules relaxed for payday super’s complex first year

Warwick Ponder
Editor
4 Feb, 2026
The ATO has relaxed its compliance requirements for the introduction of payday super on 1 July, recognising the complexity of implementation for some employers.
ATO reprieve! Rules relaxed for payday super’s complex first year

The ATO has relaxed its compliance requirements for the introduction of payday super on 1 July, recognising the complexity of implementation for some employers.

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