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Payday Super regulations explained: how the new administrative uplift works and what employers must do next

Payday Super PCG 2026/1: key changes, compliance approach, employer readiness

The long-awaited guidance from the ATO on a simple method for determining the home charging cost of electricity for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) has been released. This comes in the form of a draft update to Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2024/2.

The Government’s payday superannuation reforms have now passed Parliament without amendment and received Royal Assent. From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions on payday, with funds reaching employees’ accounts within 7 business days.

Built on world-class research and clinical trials, Australia’s biotech industry is increasingly shifting towards commercialisation, global expansion, and long-term growth.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Bill 2025 has now been introduced into the House of Representatives, with very little change to the original draft released for consultation

Discover the latest insight on FBT for employee car parking outside the CBD areas. Learn about the recent Federal Court decision, its implications for employers and how Grant Thornton’s experienced Employment Solutions team can help you navigate changes.

Stay informed about key updates impacting payroll and employment taxes, including the end of the FBT exemption for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, new pay-day superannuation rules, and FBT year-end compliance tips. Learn how to navigate these changes effectively.

Stay updated on the FBT exemption phase-out for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) effective from 1 April 2025. Learn about the Independent Senator’s Bill, ATO guidance, and examples of financially binding commitments affecting FBT treatment.

The Taxation Ruling TR 2023/4DC1 has been updated to include a draft appendix that expands the definition of ‘employee’ specifically for superannuation guarantee purposes.

As the end of the financial year approaches, it’s a timely reminder of three key employment tax lodgements and the common errors we see in the market.

From 1 July 2024, revised tax rates will affect NFP salary packaging. Despite reduced rates impacting tax savings, employees should still see savings, varying by income and salary packaging arrangements.