Julie Schofield joins Humans of Agriculture podcast to talk Payday Super changes

Boyce Director Julie Schofield recently featured on the Humans of Agriculture podcast to discuss the upcoming changes to superannuation payments, known as Payday Super.

In the episode, Julie breaks down what Payday Super is, why it has been introduced, and what it means in practice for employers.

What is Payday Super?

From 1 July 2026, Payday Super will require employers to pay superannuation contributions at the same time as wages. The change is designed to improve transparency, reduce unpaid super, and strengthen retirement outcomes for employees.

Julie explains that the shift will create new compliance and cash flow considerations for businesses.

Key considerations for employers

During the conversation, Julie highlights several practical impacts:

• Cash flow management: Moving from quarterly to more frequent payments will require tighter cash flow planning, particularly for seasonal or variable income businesses.
• Payroll system readiness: Employers will need to ensure their payroll systems and processes can handle more frequent super payments.
• Increased administrative discipline: Payday Super reduces the margin for delay or error, meaning businesses will need stronger internal processes.
• Planning ahead: Early preparation will help smooth the transition and avoid pressure as 1 July 2026 approaches.

Julie also shares how these changes may affect agricultural clients specifically, where income cycles and workforce structures can differ from metropolitan businesses.

Listen to the episode

You can listen to Julie’s full interview on the Humans of Agriculture podcast on Apple or Spotify.

Supporting clients through change

At Boyce, we are already working with clients to prepare for Payday Super. This includes reviewing payroll systems, assessing cash flow impacts, and helping businesses build practical processes that will stand up to the new requirements.

Download our Payday Super Checklist to get started.