Payday Super: What Automotive Businesses Need to Know

From 1 July 2026, the way employers pay super is changing. Under the new Payday Super rules, employers will need to pay employee super at the same time they pay wages, rather than leaving it as a quarterly payment.

For automotive businesses, this means super will no longer be something to sort out every few months. If you pay staff weekly, fortnightly or monthly, their super will need to be handled as part of that regular pay run.

This change is designed to help employees receive their super sooner and make it easier to identify missed or late payments. For employers, especially small businesses, the main thing is to start preparing early so the change does not create problems with payroll, cash flow or admin.

Before the new rules begin, members should check that their payroll system, bookkeeper, accountant or super clearing house will be ready for Payday Super. It is also a good time to make sure employee super fund details are correct and up to date.

Small steps now can help avoid bigger issues later. Reviewing your current process early may help reduce the risk of missed payments, delays or extra pressure when the rules come into effect.

MTA NSW Group encourages members to speak with their accountant, bookkeeper, payroll provider or super fund to understand what this change may mean for their business.

Member resources

To help members prepare, further guidance is available from:

CareSuper - Payday Super checklist

CareSuper, industry super fund, has prepared a practical employer checklist to help businesses understand the upcoming changes and prepare before 1 July 2026.

PaydaySuper | CareSuper

Australian Taxation Office - Payday Super

The ATO has published official guidance for employers on Payday Super, including timing, due dates and employer obligations from 1 July 2026.

PaydaySuper | Australian Taxation Office