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About super
Superannuation (or super) is a type of long-term savings for retirement. Businesses and organisations must pay super to their employees and to some independent contractors.
Who gets super
Employers and hirers must pay super for employees and some independent contractors, including certain performers, creatives and arts workers.
Changing to Payday Super
From 1 July 2026, super contributions must be paid at the same time as wages, salary or fees are paid. Follow the steps to get your organisation or business ready for Payday Super.
Setting up to pay super
Follow the steps to get your organisation or business ready to pay super for your workers.
Making super payments
Once your business or organisation is set up to pay super, follow the steps for getting super payments right for each of your employees and eligible independent contractors.
Getting super — for artists and arts workers
Employers and hirers are responsible for paying super — but there are things you can do to make sure you are informed about your super payments, and ways to boost your own super.
