Payroll update from 1 July 2026

Minimum wages increased to $26.44 Per hour

We wish to inform you that the national minimum wage will increase to $26.44 per hour, effective 1 July 2026, following the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review.

This change may affect payroll calculations, rostering, budgeting, and award‑based entitlements for eligible employees. We recommend reviewing your current staffing arrangements to ensure compliance from the effective date.

Our team will be updating payroll systems and processes accordingly. If we manage payroll on your behalf, these adjustments will be applied automatically. If you process payroll internally and require assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Payday super

A more important legislative change is payday super.  From 1 July 2026 superannuation contributions will be required to be paid at the same time as each payroll cycle. This new requirement is known as Payday Super.

What this means for your business

·        Superannuation must be paid on or before each payday, rather than quarterly.

·        Payroll systems and processes will need to be updated to ensure timely and accurate super payments.

·        Late payments may attract penalties and may not be tax‑deductible.

·        Cash‑flow planning may need adjustment due to more frequent superannuation outflows.

最低工资上涨

自 2026 年 7 月 1 日起，全国最低工资将上调至 每小时 $26.44。所有工资和排班安排将根据新标准进行更新。

按薪付超（Payday Super）制度

自 2026 年 7 月 1 日起，一项重要的立法变更将影响所有雇主。根据联邦政府的退休金改革，雇主必须在 每次发薪时同步支付退休金（Super），不再按季度支付。此新制度称为 “按薪付超”（Payday Super）。

这对您的业务意味着什么

·        退休金必须在 每次发薪日或之前 支付。

·        您的薪资系统和流程需要更新以确保合规。

·        迟付可能导致罚款，并可能无法享受税务扣减。

·        由于支付频率增加，您的现金流计划可能需要调整。