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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Payday Super Is Coming: How to Prepare Now for the July 2026 Shift
Payday Super represents a fundamental rewrite of the Superannuation Guarantee regime since its introduction in 1992. From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay superannuation contributions in near real time, reshaping changing payroll processes, cash-flow management and c
PRESENTED BY
Stefanie Merlino
Partner -
BDO
, Melbourne
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About the Podcast
Payday Super represents a fundamental rewrite of the Superannuation Guarantee regime since its introduction in 1992. From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay superannuation contributions in near real time, reshaping changing payroll processes, cash-flow management and compliance risk. This episode unpacks how the new Payday Super regime will operate in practice, including the shift from quarterly reporting to a seven business day payment window, the introduction of qualifying earnings and eligible contributions, and the re-engineered Superannuation Guarantee Charge.
Presented By
Stefanie Merlino
Partner, BDO Melbourne, Vic.CPD Information
25 minutes
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