12/09/2026
Talking to The Music, music accountant and ALMBC Treasurer Kylie Thompson breaks down how new Pay Day Super rules are impacting sole trader artists and local live music venues.
It probably goes without saying for most people that superannuation is the sort of thing that you don't think about until you need it.
It's a topic which can get even messier once you bring it over to the arts industry, and in Australia, the start of the current financial year on July 1st brought with it new payday superannuation laws.
Indeed, from July 1st, these new laws mean that anyone who engages the services of musicians (whether it be performing, songwriting, etc.) is now required to pay them 12% superannuation within a seven day period.
On paper, this should be great news, meaning that musicians – who have been entitled to superannuation since 1992 – are able to put away funds for their eventual retirement.
However, the actuality is far from ideal. Read the full article, including a great explanation of the changes and history of super in the industry from Kylie Thompson here 👉 https://themusic.com.au/industry/were-just-not-going-to-have-a-music-industry-pay-day-super-rules-hitting-aussie-musicians/o9YZt7a5uLs/12-08-26
