Operations
QE dates and the 7‑business‑day window
Superannuation guarantee contributions are tied to quarterly event (QE) boundaries. After 1 July 2026, payment timing shifts toward payday alignment—treat business days as first-class in your runbook, not the calendar alone.
Why business days matter
Regulatory guidance references business days for assessment and remediation paths. A static wall-calendar misses public holidays, regional variations your payroll observes, and cut-offs imposed by clearing houses or funds.
What teams operationalise
- QE freeze windows: lock payroll files ahead of the QE end so late edits do not miss the payment run.
- Confirmation SLAs: define when finance expects fund-side acknowledgment, not just file export.
- Evidence pairing: pair each obligation line with a receipt, remittance ID, or dispute note where applicable.
PayRunSuper surfaces contribution timing in the dashboard and PDF exports you generate—validate every deadline with your tax agent and official ATO material.