Rest launches clearing house to support Payday Super compliance

The super fund has unveiled a new clearing house to help employers meet Payday Super rules and support stronger member outcomes.

Rest has launched a new clearing house designed to help employers comply with upcoming Payday Super requirements and improve members’ long-term financial outcomes.

The fund said Rest Pay is purpose-built to ensure employers can pay superannuation at the same time as wages for each pay cycle, ahead of the new rules commencing on 1 July 2026.

The fund added that more frequent contributions are expected to support its more than 2 million members by enabling compounding returns to work sooner.

Rest chief member officer Simone Van Veen said the platform has been designed to make super payments simpler and more secure for employers.

“Rest Pay aims to take the hassle out of making super payments. It’s easy to use, built with market-leading security, and helps employers meet upcoming Payday Super requirements without extra stress,” she said.

“It supports businesses to pay super accurately and on time so they stay compliant, while giving members confidence that their super is on track to reach their account when it should.

“Rest Pay is designed to make super contributions simpler for employers of all sizes, while reducing errors and streamlining refund processing. Automated reminders and round-the-clock support ensure employers stay on track, while planned payroll integration is set to further enhance efficiency.

“Rest Pay is a key part of Rest’s commitment to simplifying super administration for business, while supporting retirement outcomes for our members.”

Rest Pay is being rolled out at no cost to Rest default employers and will be extended early next year to more than 300,000 additional employers who pay super to a Rest member.

The solution will also open to new employers in the new year, with registrations of interest now available on the Rest website.

The platform was developed over 18 months in partnership with Rest’s administrator MUFG Retirement Solutions and tech firm Wrkr, shaped by employer feedback and a pilot program highlighting the system’s interface and usability.

The Payday Super reforms were announced in the May 2023 Federal Budget and passed Parliament in November 2025.

From July 2026, employers will be required to pay Superannuation Guarantee contributions at the same time as salary and wages rather than quarterly.