Payday Super Shrinks Your Cash Window
From July 1, Australian employers must pay superannuation within 7 business days of each payday. That's down from the previous quarterly system that gave you roughly 91 days.
Every employer nationally is affected. If you're running a sales team, your payroll admin just got more frequent. The Small Business Super Clearing House closes June 30. Download your records and switch providers before then.
Minimum Wage Up 4.75%, OTE Baselines Shift
National minimum wage rises to $26.44/hour ($1,004.90/week), affecting 2.8 million workers. If you're hiring SDRs or junior BDRs near minimum wage, your base comp floor just moved.
For context: this puts pressure on entry-level sales roles where base sits close to minimum wage thresholds. Review your comp bands if you're budgeting for 2026 SDR hires.
Parental Leave Extends to 26 Weeks
Paid parental leave expands from 22 weeks to 26 weeks. If you're managing a team, expect longer coverage gaps. Plan territory reassignments and quota relief accordingly.
What Else Changed
Tax cuts: Income from $18,201 to $45,000 taxed at 15%, down from 16%. Saves $268/year for earners above $45k.
Instant asset write-off: $20,000 threshold now permanent for small businesses.
Non-compete ban coming: Legislation expected in 2026 for 2027 start. Applies to employees earning below ~$183,100 (91% of workers). If you're an AE or manager below that threshold, your mobility just improved.
ASIC fees up: Company registration now $636 (was lower), annual review $342.
Victoria work-from-home proposal: Not yet law, but if passed, employees could claim two days WFH weekly. Watch this if you're managing Victorian teams.
What This Means for Sales Budgets
If you're planning 2026 comp: factor in higher super admin frequency, minimum wage baseline shifts, and longer parental leave coverage. The non-compete ban (when it lands) makes mid-market AE movement easier, which could affect retention and poaching dynamics.
Payday super is the big operational change. You've got less cash float, more frequent remittance windows. Adjust your cash flow planning accordingly.