Legislation Update
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Payday Super: what changes and how to prepare
From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation at the same time as salary and wages. Here is what you need to know.
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Compliance Guide
Updated •15 min read
Payday super: what payroll teams need to do now
Nine actions AU payroll teams should take now to prepare for payday super. Covers onboarding, SAFF validation, clearing house, and exception management.
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Updated •7 min read
Payday Super July 2026: what's changing in STP and how Affinity is preparing
From 1 July 2026, employers must report year-to-date qualifying earnings and super liability through STP at every payday. Learn what's changing and how Affinity is supporting compliance.
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Updated •8 min read
Australian tax year-end update: 2026–27 payroll, tax and super changes
The confirmed AU payroll, tax and super changes from 1 July 2026 – new minimum wage, updated tax tables, ETP caps, the genuine redundancy limit, the cents per kilometre rate and super thresholds – and which need a quick check.
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Updated •7 min read
NZ Privacy Act changes May 2026: what payroll teams need to know
IPP 3A requires notification when employee data is collected indirectly. Learn what's changing, how it affects payroll, and what your team needs to do before 1 May 2026.
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Updated •10 min read
NZ tax year-end 2026: everything payroll teams need to know
A practical guide for NZ payroll teams as the 2025–2026 tax year closes on 31 March 2026. Covers ACC Earners' Levy changes, ESCT rate reviews, the KiwiSaver default rate increase to 3.5%, and the minimum wage increase to $24.50.
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Updated •4 min read
KiwiSaver contribution changes: what employers need to know for April 2026
From 1 April 2026, minimum KiwiSaver contribution rates will increase. Learn about the temporary rate reduction option and what employers need to do to comply.
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Updated •5 min read
Managing multi-state payroll tax in Australia
The challenge isn't understanding the rules - it's getting your payroll system to apply them correctly. A guide for payroll leaders.
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Updated •9 min read
How to get payroll compliance right in Australia and New Zealand
With 31% of payroll professionals uncertain about compliance requirements, the risks are real. Learn the five pillars of effective payroll compliance and how to protect your organisation.
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Updated •8 min read
Annualised salaries under Modern Awards: what every payroll team needs to know
Annualised salary arrangements come with strict compliance obligations. Learn about hour tracking, reconciliation requirements, and how to avoid costly underpayments.
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