2cloudnine’s latest release, Hibiscus ’26, delivers the calculation logic, configuration tools, and visibility that payroll teams need to manage the Payday Super transition with confidence. Alongside the compliance work, it also brings a handful of everyday improvements that make the 2cloudnine platform easier to use.
What is Payday Super, and why does it matter?
Right now, employers calculate superannuation contributions based on something called Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE). From 1 July 2026, that changes. The new measure is called Qualifying Earnings, a term that brings together ordinary time earnings and other payments as the basis on which super is assessed.
At the same time, the way contributions are capped is changing. The cap shifts from a quarterly assessment to an annual one, giving the calculation logic a longer horizon to apply limits accurately across the year.
These changes affect every pay run, every employee, and every super lodgement from the new financial year onwards.
Built for the transition and the deadline
Getting to 1 July in good shape means having your payroll system correctly configured before the first pay run of the new financial year. Hibiscus ’26 is designed to make the transition easy for payroll teams.
Clearer reporting throughout the changeover
Understanding what has been calculated, lodged, and reported to the ATO is critical during any compliance transition. Hibiscus ’26 improves visibility at every stage of the process, from pay run review through to superannuation lodgements, making it easier for payroll teams to identify anything that needs attention before it becomes a problem. Pay documentation stays accurate and informative throughout the transition, including in situations where employee details are still being updated or confirmed.
Supporting organisations going live mid-year
For customers implementing 2cloudnine during the current financial year, Hibiscus ’26 includes the data fields needed to establish the correct starting position under the new Qualifying Earnings rules, ensuring calculations are accurate from day one.
Calculations that apply the right rules at the right time
From 1 July 2026, the platform automatically applies the new Qualifying Earnings rules to any pay run falling on or after that date, while continuing to honour existing logic for earlier periods. There is nothing to switch manually. The system determines which rules apply based on the payment date.
The new financial year, ready to go
Every Hibiscus ’26 deployment includes updated data sets for the 2026/2027 Australian Financial Year, covering withholding rates, thresholds, superannuation rates, and public holiday calendars for all states and territories for the 2027 calendar year
Ongoing platform improvements
Beyond Payday Super, Hibiscus ’26 includes a range of fixes and refinements that improve reliability across the platform, covering payment processing, timesheet handling, and pay interpretation for complex shift scenarios.
Ready to experience Hibiscus ’26?
To find out how these updates can benefit your organisation, speak with your 2cloudnine partner provider or system administrator about upgrading to 2cloudnine Hibiscus ’26.
