ATO changes,
in plain English
Rate changes, new rules and the deadlines that matter — written so you can read it once and get on with your day.
Key dates to keep an eye on
These are the standard deadlines. Lodging through us as your tax or BAS agent usually buys you extra time on most of them.
28 October
Q1 BAS due (Jul–Sep) and Q1 super guarantee
31 October
Individual tax return due if you're not with a tax agent
28 February
Q2 BAS due (Oct–Dec)
28 April
Q3 BAS due (Jan–Mar) and Q3 super guarantee
15 May
Most tax agent lodged returns due
30 June
End of financial year — super must be received, not just paid
Latest updates
News & ATO updates
BAS deadlines 2026: when yours is due and what happens if you're late
- Most small businesses lodge quarterly — 28 Oct, 28 Feb, 28 Apr and 28 Jul.
- Lodging through a registered BAS agent usually buys you an extra four weeks.
12 August 20265 min read
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News & ATO updates
Payday super: what changes for small employers
- Super contributions need to reach the fund shortly after each payday, not each quarter.
- Cash flow is the real change — you can no longer sit on super for three months.
29 July 20265 min read
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