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political reporter Jake Evans and business reporter Nassim Khadem

'Payday super' changes tipped to add thousands to retirement incomes, catch more unpaid superannuation

Millions of Australian workers are set to retire with thousands more in their superannuation accounts after changes from the federal government requiring all businesses to pay their employees' superannuation on payday.

From July 1, 2026, employers will need to pay super on payday, rather than quarterly, making it easier for workers to track when their super is not being paid.

The change also reduces the risk of unpaid superannuation debts when a company collapses into bankruptcy.

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