Lightning Payroll

08/12/2025

Payday super is now the law across Australia. Are you ready?
Avoid penalties, stay compliant and keep your staff paid correctly with clear, simple guidance.
Check out our quick rundown here:

See how Lightning Payroll is ready for Payday Super ahead of the 1 July 2026 go-live, including SuperStream compliance, member verification plans and instant NPP payment options.

04/11/2025

Big news! 🎉
Lightning Payroll is now officially listed on the Xero App Store and is currently featured in their New and Noteworthy apps collection!

We’re proud to make payroll easier for Australian businesses and now even more accessible through Xero’s ecosystem.

Check us out on the Xero App Store 👉 https://apps.xero.com/au/collection/new-and-noteworthy

Discover apps that are new to the Xero App Store, growing fast or offering something innovative. Apps change monthly.

08/10/2025

📢 Mid-year tax update: The ATO has changed STSL withholding rules effective 24 Sept 2025. Make sure your payroll is up to date. Read more in our latest news article 👇

STSL withholding has been updated in a mid-year move by the Australian Taxation Office; here is what it means for your payroll from late September. F

20/08/2025

💡 We want to hear from you!
Lightning Payroll is running our first ever customer survey and your feedback will help us make payroll even better.

It only takes a few minutes 👉 https://s.surveyplanet.com/1doveqa8

18/07/2025

🆕 Just launched: Two quick videos to help you master Lightning Payroll — from setup to pay runs, STP & Payday Super.
Watch, learn, and simplify your payroll today 👇
🔗 https://www.lightningpayroll.com.au/latest-news?selected=29

18/06/2025

Wrapping up the financial year? Don't miss our EOFY checklist!
✅ Finalise payroll with the ATO
✅ Avoid common mistakes
✅ Get the latest tax tables
✅ Book 1-on-1 support

👉Click here for the EOFY checklist: https://www.lightningpayroll.com.au/eofy

26/05/2025

📢 From 1 July 2025, the gov will start paying super on Paid Parental Leave - no action needed from employers. Learn more about what this means for your business 👇
https://www.lightningpayroll.com.au/latest-news?selected=28

Positive news for Australian families — and Lightning Payroll is here to help you understand what it means for your business. From 1 July 2025, a ne

01/05/2025

🚨 Big changes to super are coming by 1 July 2026!
Payday Super will be mandatory & the ATO's Small Business Super Clearing House is shutting down.

✅ Lightning Payroll is already ready.

🔗 Read more:

Big changes are on the way for Australian employers — and Lightning Payroll is ready to help you stay ahead of them. From 1 July 2026, two major

09/04/2025

We're launching journal exports from Lightning Payroll → Xero! Be 1 of 25 to test it FREE before it becomes a paid add-on later this year.

Download here:
https://www.lightningpayroll.com.au/faq?selected=211

Learn more here:
https://www.lightningpayroll.com.au/faq/how-can-i-post-journal-entries-to-xero-from-lightning-payroll

02/04/2025

🚀 New in Lightning Payroll Web!
You can now manage all your Timeclock app mobile devices directly from the Timeclock Devices screen.
Easily view, edit, and manage devices linked to your account — all from your browser.
https://app.lightningpayroll.com.au