ASFA launches Payday Super Hub for smooth transition

ASFA has launched a central online hub to help super funds, employers and service providers prepare for Payday Super reforms.

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has launched the Payday Super Hub, a central online resource designed to help the superannuation industry prepare for one of the most significant practical changes to the system in years.

The initiative follows the passage of Payday Super legislation through Parliament last week, requiring employers to pay superannuation alongside wages from 1 July 2026.

The Hub consolidates the latest legal and technical guidance, implementation updates and practical tools to support a consistent and efficient transition across the sector.

It includes information on SuperStream Contributions v3, regularly updated FAQs and clear explanations of regulatory changes as they emerge.

Developed to meet the implementation needs of ASFA members, the Hub aims to serve as a single point of reference for guidance and insights drawn from across the super ecosystem.

It will continue to evolve as regulations are finalised and industry readiness advances, ensuring a coordinated approach ahead of the reform’s commencement in the new financial year.

ASFA chief executive officer Mary Delahunty said the organisation is focused on ensuring the entire sector is supported through the transition.

“Payday Super is a game-changing reform that will make the system fairer for every Aussie worker. The advocacy piece is done; now our focus is on delivery,” Delahunty said.

“The Payday Super Hub will be a living resource to help anyone affected by the change navigate its technical, regulatory and operational aspects with confidence.

“We’ve also chosen to make a lot of the material freely available to both members and non-members, in the interests of preparing as many stakeholders as possible for this change.”

Prior to the passage of the reforms, super funds were intensifying preparations for the rollout of payday super, with funds such as UniSuper and Rest moving early to upgrade infrastructure and highlight the benefits for members as the 1 July 2026 deadline approaches.

Speaking to Super Review at the time, UniSuper manager of employer experience, Rhiannon Robinson, said the fund has enhanced its employer-facing systems over the past year to prepare for the increased frequency of contributions.

Meanwhile, Rest chief service officer, Brendan Daly, emphasised the member benefits of the change, particularly for younger and casual workers.

“We believe payday super will help millions of working Australians achieve fairer and more equitable retirement outcomes, particularly those who work in part-time and casual roles,” he said.