If you employ staff, one of the biggest changes to hit your business in years is coming on 1 July 2026. It’s called Payday Super, and it fundamentally changes how and when you pay superannuation.
Under the current system, you have until 28 days after the end of each quarter to pay your employees’ super. That’s about to end. From 1 July, you’ll need to pay super at the same time as wages, with contributions reaching your employees’ super funds within seven business days of each payday.

The HELP indexation factor is a percentage applied to the outstanding HELP debt to account for inflation. This ensures the value of the loan remains consistent with the cost of living. Historically, the indexation factor was closely aligned with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation.

Tax season in Australia brings with it updates and revisions to the tax rates that affect individuals, families, and businesses across the country. Recently, there have been significant changes to the Australian tax system, aimed at adjusting for economic conditions, inflation, and government policy goals.