In this topic
- Introduction
- Pay Day Super: What’s Changing
- What Is Pay Day Super?
- What Aussiepay Does Automatically
- What You Need to Do
- STP2 Reporting Updates
- Key Dates
- Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction
This topic explains what is changing in Aussiepay for Pay Day Super, including Qualifying Earnings configuration and STP2 reporting from 1 July 2026.
Disclaimer: This documentation explains how Aussiepay handles Qualifying Earnings configuration for Pay Day Super. For regulatory advice on your specific obligations under Australian superannuation law, consult the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), your accountant, or a payroll professional.
Pay Day Super: What’s Changing
From 1 July 2026, Australian superannuation rules are changing significantly. The most important impact to your payroll is how superannuation is calculated and reported in real time with each pay run.
Aussiepay has been enhanced to support these changes automatically as part of your Managed Payroll service. However, there is one key item that requires your review and approval: Qualifying Earnings (QE).
What Is Pay Day Super?
Pay Day Super is a legislative reform that requires employers to pay superannuation contributions at the same time as salary and wages are paid, rather than on a quarterly basis.
From 1 July 2026, this change also introduces new STP (Single Touch Payroll) reporting requirements, with every pay run required to include:
- Qualifying Earnings (QE): The portion of earnings that are subject to Super Guarantee (SG)
- Super Liability (L): The calculated super amount owed based on those earnings
These fields must be accurately calculated and reported with every STP submission, making correct payroll configuration, particularly QE mapping, essential for compliance.
What Aussiepay Does Automatically
Aussiepay handles the following for you automatically - no action required:
| What | How Aussiepay handles it |
|---|---|
| Super Liability (L) calculation | Calculated automatically based on Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) |
| STP2 reporting of QE and L | Included in every STP submission from 1 July 2026 |
| Maximum Contributions Base (MCB) | Applied automatically - earnings above the MCB cap are excluded from SG calculations |
| STP2 submission report with QE values | QE and Super Liability displayed in downloadable payroll reports |
What You Need to Do
There is one key action required from you before 31 May 2026:
Confirm Your Qualifying Earnings (QE) Paycode Mappings
Aussiepay has pre-populated QE mappings for all your pay codes based on your current OTE configuration, so the bulk of the work has already been completed for you.
Your role is simply to review these mappings and confirm they are correct before 31 May 2026. This step is important to ensure your STP submissions remain accurate and compliant under Pay Day Super.
If anything looks unclear or does not align with your expectations, your payroll consultant is available to assist.
Where to go: Employer -> STP2 Config (left menu)
Who can do this: Users with the following webroles can access, update, and confirm mappings:
- Employer Authority
- Employer Authority Limited
- Run Payroll Authority
Steps to confirm your mappings
- Navigate to Employer -> STP2 Config.
- Review the Qualifying Earnings (QE) column across all paycode sections:
- Payment Paycodes
- Allowance Paycodes
- Deduction Paycodes
- Salary Packaging Deductions
- Each paycode will show Yes or No under the QE column, pre-populated based on the ATO’s Pay Day Super rules.
- Hover over the QE column header to see a tooltip with guidance.
- Update any mappings as needed for your organisation.
- Click Save. A confirmation popup will appear.
- Confirm your QE mappings in the popup. This only needs to be done once.
NOTE: Once you save and confirm your mappings, the informational banners on the Home and Open Payroll screens will be removed for your employer.
STP2 Reporting Updates
From 1 July 2026, Aussiepay will automatically include Qualifying Earnings (QE) and Super Liability (L) values in all STP Phase 2 submissions sent to the ATO. Once your QE paycode mappings have been reviewed and confirmed, no further action is required. These values will be calculated and reported automatically as part of your standard payroll processing.
Key Dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Now - 31 May 2026 | Review and confirm your Qualifying Earnings (QE) paycode mappings in the STP2 Config menu within Aussiepay to ensure accurate reporting from 1 July 2026. |
| 31 May 2026 | Deadline to have your QE mappings confirmed. June is a particularly busy period, and completing this review ahead of time helps ensure a smooth transition, avoid delays to payroll processing, and allow your consultant time to reconcile and submit your employees’ event finalisation to the ATO on time. |
| 1 July 2026 | All STP submissions must include QE and Super Liability (L) values. |
| 1 July 2026 | Super must be paid on the same day as salary and wages through Pay Day Super. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to confirm my QE mappings before 1 July 2026?
Yes. While Aussiepay will not block payroll submissions if you have not confirmed your mappings, it is strongly recommended to confirm them before 31 May 2026 to ensure your STP submissions are accurate from 1 July 2026.
What if I do not confirm my QE mappings?
Aussiepay will use the pre-populated QE values in your STP submissions. However, these may not reflect your organisation’s specific payroll setup. It is important to review and confirm your mappings to ensure accuracy, as incorrectly reported data may result in additional rework and associated charges.
Can I change my QE mappings after confirming?
Yes. You can update your mappings at any time by returning to Employer -> STP2 Config. We recommend speaking with your payroll consultant before making any changes to ensure accuracy and avoid any unintended impacts to your STP reporting.
