Accord Insights

The Government has passed legislation introducing Payday Super , a significant reform that will change how employers meet their superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations. From 1 July 2026 , employers must pay super within seven business days of each payday , instead of quarterly. The aim is to close the estimated $5 billion SG gap  and ensure employees receive their entitlements on time. While well intentioned, the Government once again appears not to have considered the prac