Stefanie Merlino is a Partner in BDO’s Global Expatriate & Employment Taxes team based in Melbourne and has over 18 years of employment tax experience. Stefanie specialises in all aspects of employment tax compliance and consulting and has built deep and longstanding relationships with clients as a trusted adviser with expertise in Superannuation Guarantee, Fringe Benefits Tax, Payroll Tax, WorkCover, Pay-As-You-Go Withholding and contractor management. Stefanie has a positive and focused approach to her interactions with clients and places an emphasis on the value of strong relationships built on clear communication, collaboration and integrity.
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Recorded Webinar: Payday Super Is Coming: How to Prepare Now for the July 2026 Shift
Quarterly super payments are on the way out, and payroll teams, employers and advisers need to be ready. With legislation progressing and a firm commencement date of 1 July 2026, the shift to Payday Super brings tighter timeframes, stronger compliance signals, and big implications
PRESENTED BY
Stefanie Merlino
Partner -
BDO
, Melbourne
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About the Webinar
Quarterly super payments are on the way out, and payroll teams, employers and advisers need to be ready. With legislation progressing and a firm commencement date of 1 July 2026, the shift to Payday Super brings tighter timeframes, stronger compliance signals, and big implications for cash-flow, STP reporting and payroll systems. This session breaks down what’s changing, what’s still to be confirmed, and the practical steps to take now. It covers:
- What “Payday Super” means: new timing rules and how they differ from quarterly SG
- When the reforms take effect and the latest legislative status update
- New rules for contributions landing in funds: who must ensure payments clear within 7 business days?
- Alignment of SG and salary sacrifice under the “qualifying earnings” definition
- Enhanced ATO compliance posture — risk-based enforcement from Day 1
- Payroll and clearing house system upgrades: what needs changing now
- Managing cash-flow risk and employee communication
- Transition timeframe: how generous is the 12-month “compliance soft-landing” period?
- Traps and uncertainties still in consultation: what could shift before July 2026
Presented By
Stefanie Merlino
Partner, BDO Melbourne, Vic.Who Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for accountants advising in superannuation matters – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Information
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