Creative Workplaces brings together experts from the tax, accounting and creative industries to unpack common superannuation scenarios, answer audience questions, and help creative workers and organisations better understand their superannuation rights and responsibilities.
Whether you're an independent creative, an employer, or part of an arts organisation, this recording offers practical knowledge and trusted resources so you can have greater confidence navigating superannuation obligations in the creative industries.
Event date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
Panellists:
- Kate Schaffner — Director, Creative Workplaces
- Scott Treatt — Chief Executive Officer, The Tax Institute
- Kylie Thompson — Sorrento Strategic Accounting
- Ruth Hazleton — Independent musician
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Superannuation in the creative industries | Event Recording | 26 August 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) updated its guidance on superannuation for performers, filmmakers and related activities on 28 August 2026. As a result, some of the information and examples discussed during the panel may no longer reflect the most current ATO guidance.
We encourage viewers to refer to the latest ATO guidance when considering their rights and obligations. Visit www.ato.gov.au
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Who gets super
Employers and hirers must pay super for employees and some independent contractors, including certain performers, creatives and arts 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.
Setting up to pay super
Follow the steps to get your organisation or business ready to pay super for your 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.
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.
