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From 1 July 2026, the introduction of Payday Super will significantly change how and when employers are required to pay superannuation contributions for your employees. Rather than paying super on a quarterly basis, employers will need to remit super at the same time as wages are paid – every payday. Without early planning, Payday Super can create compliance risks, additional administrative pressure, and unexpected cashflow challenges. Taking steps now will ensure your business is ready well before the changes take effect on 1 July 2026.

Thinking ahead to retirement means considering who will take the reins of your family business. It’s a process that touches every part of the organisation—operations, management, and ownership. Planning for the future ensures your company’s continued success and stability.

If you’re a company director, recent developments from ASIC may affect how your residential address information is handled. Starting 2 February 2026, any current or previous company extracts purchased from the ASIC website will no longer display the residential addresses of company officeholders, including directors. This decision has been made to better protect your privacy and personal safety, responding to concerns about the risks of identity theft and cybercrime.

Heading into 2026 many organisations are taking time to review their workforce, leadership, and L&D strategies for the year ahead. A practical way to start is by using the 4B analysis — asking key stakeholders whether to Buy (recruit), Build (develop internally), Borrow (engage external expertise), or Button/Bot (automate) the talent, skill, or capability needed to meet business objectives (Harvard Business Impact, 2025).

The Christmas season is fast approaching! With decorations going up and festive gatherings on the calendar, plenty of Australian businesses will be treating their staff, and sometimes their partners, to end-of-year parties or thoughtful gifts.