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Superannuation guarantee

The compulsory super employers must pay on top of an employee’s wages.

The super guarantee is the minimum super you must pay employees on their ordinary earnings — 12% from 1 July 2025. It can also apply to some contractors paid mainly for their labour. It’s a real cost to budget into your charge-out rate.

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