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February Newsletter

At the end of January 2026, the DSPANZ Board and staff met in Melbourne for our annual planning days. Elissa Walker (a/g CIO ATO) and Nick Southcombe (CEO Frontier) joined the board to discuss their views and perceptions of the role that DSPSANZ performs.

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Legislation Updates

Payday Super Regulations
Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Regulations are now live and made available on the Federal Register of Legislation. These regulations set out the detailed framework supporting the Payday Super reforms. You can access the full regulations and more information on the Federal Register of Legislation.

DSPANZ News

	NZ DAG Payroll Working Group EOIs Closing Reminder that expressions of Interest (EOI) for the New Zealand Digital Advisory (NZ DAG) Payroll Working Group are closing. If you're interested in joining this working group, please email hello@dspanz.org for more information on the EOI process. Applications will close at 5pm NZDT on Friday 27 February 2026.
	Everything DSPANZ, all in one place Have you checked out our members only landing page recently? We've revamped the members only portal on our website to improve navigation and make it easier to connect with key benefits and resources. We’ve also made it easy to share DSPANZ within your organisation. From member-only resources and industry updates to event information and signing up for our newsletter, you’ll find it all through this link.
	Meet the Newest DSPANZ Directo r - Nathan Kerr Earlier this year, the DSPANZ Board and Team welcomed new Director, Nathan Kerr, Chief Technology Officer at One Click Life and One Click Verify, to the board. To get to know Nathan on a more personal level, the DSPANZ team asked him a few questions you wouldn’t usually find on a LinkedIn profile. Explore Nathan's responses on our website.

DSPANZ Events

	Melbourne Member Connect We held our first Member Connect event for 2026 in Melbourne at the end of January. Thank you to all the members who came along - it was a great few hours catching up and meeting some new faces.
	2026 Events Calendar We're locking in our calendar for 2026 and you'll want to be part of it. If you're keen to come along to one of our future events, make sure you register to receive our 2026 DSPANZ Events Calendar to be the first in the know with future DSPANZ events. Not a member and want to be kept in the loop? Not a problem - you can still register to receive our calendar.

Policy Central

Members can access past DSPANZ submissions to industry and government consultations on our website.

Director ID
Registry stabilisation and uplift - draft legislation
Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025

Industry News

Safer Internet Day
We proudly supported Safer Internet Day for another year. Safer Internet Day is a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness of online safety. We rely on the internet for almost everything in our lives, so online safety is more important than ever. Check out the eSafety Commissioner's website for how you can get involved.

NSW Long Service Leave Guidance

As of 1 March 2026, NSW Industrial Relations is launching new Long Service Leave guidance to support clearer and more consistent application of the Long Service Leave Act 1955. To help employers, payroll professionals and workers understand these changes, NSW Industrial Relations is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 4 March 2026 - register to attend here.

Industry Events

	Beyond Tomorrow 2026: Powering Australia's Progress To power progress for Australia's digital economy, the need for collective effort has never been greater. As a nation, we're on the cusp of a once-in-a-generation shift across payments and identity, highlighting the critical role we all play in strengthening our ecosystem. At BT26, we'll cut through the hype to explore how our industry can overcome the hurdles of today and drive the next wave of progress. Tickets now available for Beyond Tomorrow on 25 March 2026 at the Pyrmont Theatre, ICC Sydney. Secure your tickets here.
	Australian Payroll Summit - Sydney The Australian Payroll Summit is coming up on 20 March in Sydney! Hosted by Australian Payroll Association, this is your opportunity to connect, learn and lead alongside the best in the profession. Come explore the evolving payroll landscape - grab your spot here.
	Cyber Wardens - Free Webinar Series Join the Cyber Wardens guest speaker webinar series to hear from small business experts, enhance your cyber safety skills and engage in a live Q&A session - an interactive way to learn the cyber security essentials you need to help protect your small business. Find more information here.
	COSBOA National Small Business Summit You’re invited to the COSBOA National Small Business Summit 2026 in Sydney this August. Where Australia’s small business leaders, advocates and decision-makers come together to shape a stronger, more productive future. Early Bird registration close 31 May 2026. Grab yours here.

Until next time,
The Team at DSPANZ.