Fitzpatrick+Robinson

21/05/2026

💸 Under Payday Super, the penalties for getting it wrong are steep.
From 1 July 2026, if super doesn't reach your employee's fund within 7 business days of payday, you're looking at the unpaid amount, interest, plus an administrative penalty of up to 60%.
And here's the catch - even if you initiate the payment on time, processing delays through your bank or clearing house could still push you over the line.
Get your systems sorted out now so you're not caught out. Questions? We're here to help.

18/05/2026

⚠️ Directors - Payday Super is a personal risk issue, not just a payroll one.
From 1 July 2026, missing even a single super payment could affect your Safe Harbour protections under the Corporations Act. The ATO's director penalty regime means unpaid super can become a personal liability fast.
The rules are tighter, the deadlines are shorter, and the consequences escalate more quickly than before.
If you're unsure how Payday Super affects you as a director, talk to us sooner rather than later.

13/05/2026

⚙️ Is your payroll system ready for Payday Super?
From 1 July 2026, super must be calculated, submitted, and tracked with every single pay run. That's up to 52 times a year instead of 4.
If your system can't handle this automatically, you're exposed to missed deadlines, manual errors, and some serious penalties.
Check with your payroll provider now. And if you're not sure where to start, we can help.

12/05/2026

If your logistics or manufacturing business has been affected by recent global market disruptions, the Economic Resilience Program offers interest-free loans via participating banks to impacted manufacturing and logistics businesses in critical sectors such as freight, fuel, fertiliser and plastics. Administered through NRFC for more information https://www.nrf.gov.au/what-we-do/investment-sub-funds/economic-resilience-program

If your logistics or manufacturing business has been impacted by recent market disruptions related to the conflict in the Middle East, you may be able to get financial support.

The Economic Resilience Program is open and offering zero interest loans to eligible Australian businesses in sectors like freight, fuel, fertiliser, and plastics.

If you have a turnover under $100 million, you can apply for a zero interest loan of up to $5 million through a participating bank.

For larger businesses, or those needing more than $5 million, you can apply directly to the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.

Find out more: http://spklr.io/6186EK80e

11/05/2026

🚨 From 1 July 2026, super must be paid every single payday.
For small businesses, this is a big deal. That quarterly buffer you've relied on to manage cash flow? It's gone. Instead of 4 super payments a year, you could be making up to 52.
Industry modelling suggests the average SME could need an additional $124,000 in working capital just to manage the transition.
Not sure how this affects your business? Get in touch with us today and we can help you plan ahead. 🙌

30/04/2026

📢 Payday Super is coming 1 July 2026 — is your business ready?
This is one of the biggest changes to hit employers in years. Super will need to be paid every pay cycle instead of quarterly; meaning tighter cash flow, more processing, and stricter penalties for late payments.
Don't get caught off guard. Talk to us today and we'll help you prepare. 💼

27/04/2026

📢 Small business owners take note!
The ATO's Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) is shutting down permanently on 1 July 2026.
What you need to do:
✅ Find a replacement clearing house or check if your payroll software already handles super payments
✅ Switch early; don't get caught scrambling on the day it closes
✅ Download your SBSCH transaction history before it shuts down for good

28/02/2025

12th Annual Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research luncheon, one of our favourite events of the year to support 🩵

20/12/2024

As we close up the office for 2024 we wanted to remember some of the many celebrations of Christmas and Thanks that our team were grateful to enjoy. 

We wish everyone a safe and joyful Christmas and New Year and we will return to the office  Monday 6th January 2025🎄✨

From the F+R Team 🤍

16/10/2024

Great presentation this morning from Brett with the team and our extended networks

Just a quick reminder about our event on Thursday, October 17th! We’ll be featuring Brett White, a leadership development expert and author with nearly 20 years of coaching experience. He’ll be discussing practical strategies for building resilience in business through his talk on "The Success Mindset."

This is a great opportunity to empower yourself and your team to thrive in challenging times!

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bcrg-combined-event-tickets-1021245602087?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Make sure you don’t miss this valuable BCRG Combined Event!