Under the Hood: Getting ready for Payday Super, ATO app changes, and the federal budget

Under the Hood: Getting ready for Payday Super, ATO app changes, and the federal budget

Author: Momentum Media June 23, 2026 Duration: 39:35

In this episode of Under the Hood, Robyn Jacobson (pictured), senior advocate at the NTAA, talks Payday Super, the closure of the SBSCH, changes to the ATO app, and the federal budget.

Tune in to hear more about:

  • The new features that the ATO has introduced on its app to protect against fraud and scams.
  • What to know before the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House closure at midnight on 30 June.
  • How Payday Super is changing employer obligations and compliance.
  • What the changes announced in the budget mean for CGT, negative gearing, and trusts.
  • How accountants can navigate the increased compliance, regulatory change, and uncertainty in the profession.

Editor's note: This episode was recorded on 27 May 2026, prior to the unveiling of changes to a number of reforms flagged in the recent Federal Budget.


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