Executive Strategies

09/06/2026

From 1 July 2026, payday super will commence. Employers will be required to pay Superannuation Guarantee contributions at the same time as salary and wages, with contributions required to reach the employee’s super fund within seven days of payday.

Are you ready? More here: https://executivestrategies.com.au/2026/04/superannuation-changes-from-1-july-2026-what-executives-and-professionals-need-to-revisit-now/

28/05/2026

Super is changing from 1 July 2026… but it is not just one change.
Contribution caps are increasing. Balance thresholds are shifting.
Payday super is being introduced. And timing rules are changing in ways many people have not yet considered.

On their own, these updates are straightforward. In combination, they can materially change how and when you contribute, and how your long-term strategy plays out.

Read more here:

From 1 July 2026, a series of superannuation changes will make contribution timing, balance thresholds and planning decisions more important than they have been in recent years. Increases to contribution caps, higher balance thresholds, the introduction of payday super and changes to contribution ti...

14/05/2026

The Federal Budget 2026–27 introduces a series of proposed tax and structural changes that may influence how wealth is accumulated, held and ultimately realised over time. These measures are particularly relevant where executive share schemes, business ownership structures, property investment and long term growth assets outside superannuation form a significant part of overall wealth.

Read more in our Budget summary here: https://executivestrategies.com.au/2026/05/federal-budget-2026-27-what-the-proposed-changes-may-mean-for-executives-investors-and-business-owners/

The Federal Budget 2026–27 introduces a series of proposed tax and structural changes that may influence how wealth is accumulated, held and ultimately realised over time. These measures are particularly relevant where executive share schemes, business ownership structures, property investment and...

13/05/2026

The start of a new financial year often brings ideas and fresh change. For many professionals, launching a consultancy is high on the list. It offers flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to leverage years of experience in a way that truly reflects your expertise.

But success does not happen by chance. Starting a consultancy is more than registering a business name and securing clients, it is about creating strong foundations, both personally and professionally, so you can thrive from day one.

Read more in our latest article here: https://executivestrategies.com.au/2026/04/how-to-transition-from-employee-to-consultant-with-confidence/

The start of a new financial year often brings ideas and fresh change. For many professionals, launching a consultancy is high on the list. It offers flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to leverage years of experience in a way that truly reflects your expertise. But success does not happe...

30/04/2026

From 1 July 2026, the key super contribution limits are set to increase, allowing higher contributions under both the tax‑effective concessional and non‑concessional caps.

These changes may allow you to reduce personal income tax through deductible personal contributions and increase the amount held within the concessionally taxed superannuation environment, which may be taxed at a lower rate than your personal income.

Find out more in our recent article here: https://executivestrategies.com.au/2026/04/superannuation-changes-from-1-july-2026-what-executives-and-professionals-need-to-revisit-now/

08/04/2026

From 1 July 2026, a series of superannuation changes will make contribution timing, balance thresholds and planning decisions more important than they have been in recent years.

Increases to contribution caps, higher balance thresholds, the introduction of payday super and changes to contribution timing will affect how much you can contribute, when those contributions are counted and how retirement‑phase decisions interact with your overall strategy.

In this article, we outline what is changing from 1 July 2026.

From 1 July 2026, a series of superannuation changes will make contribution timing, balance thresholds and planning decisions more important than they have been in recent years. Increases to contribution caps, higher balance thresholds, the introduction of payday super and changes to contribution ti...

19/03/2026

Approaching age 60 or 65 is not purely a question of when to retire. For executives, professionals and their spouses, it represents an opportunity to reassess how superannuation is structured at a system level.

Why? Read more here in our recent article: https://executivestrategies.com.au/2026/03/working-beyond-60-superannuation-strategy-for-executives-who-continue-to-work/

10/03/2026

For many executives and professionals, reaching age 60 or 65 does not coincide with an immediate exit from the workforce. It is increasingly common for senior leaders to remain in full‑time, advisory or board roles well beyond these ages.

This article outlines structural considerations that executives, professionals and their spouses may wish to revisit as they approach this milestone.

For many executives and professionals, reaching age 60 or 65 does not coincide with an immediate exit from the workforce. It is increasingly common for senior leaders to remain in full‑time, advisory or board roles well beyond these ages. What is often overlooked is that these ages represent not j...

27/02/2026

Super isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your priorities will shift as you move through different life stages, and the strategies that work best for you will change too. In our latest article, we highlight what matters most at each stage.

Read more here: https://executivestrategies.com.au/2026/02/2026-super-reset-executive-strategies-to-protect-and-grow-your-balance/

11/02/2026

Australia’s superannuation landscape is shifting again, and for executives and senior leaders, these changes could have a big impact on retirement plans. With new tax rules for higher balances and faster contribution payments on the way, 2026 is the year to take control of your super strategy.

Click below to read what is changing and how to make the most of it.

Australia’s superannuation landscape is shifting again, and for executives and senior leaders, these changes could have a big impact on retirement plans.