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WKLG(Newbie)Newbie
3 Sept 2025

I have been underpaid by my employer and there are also superannuation shortfalls. I am seeking for this to be rectified and am trying to calculate what I am owed.


I'm confused though what superannuation guarantee rate applies - today's rate (12%) or the rate at the time (2023-2024 financial year - 11%).


If wages were paid at the time but not superannuation, does the historical superannuation rate apply (i.e. 11%)?


In respect of unpaid wages from FY 2023-2024, does today's superannuation rate apply (i.e. 12%)?


Thank you!

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knaresbro(Devotee)Devotee
3 Sept 2025

It's the rate prevailing at the time of payment, so if you received or will received one or more payments on or after 1 July 2025, super needs to be calculated at 12 per cent, @WKLG .


See this page which states "The 12% rate will need to be applied for all salary and wages paid to eligible workers on and after 1 July. This is even if some or all of the pay period it relates to is before 1 July."

https://business.gov.au/news/changes-for-businesses-from-1-july-2025#:~:text=Super%20guarantee%20rate%20increase,to%20is%20before%201%20July.


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