This document serves to outline the changes associated with the introduction of Superstream; and the actions needed to configure the remittance module to use SuperStream with Click Super. Whilst the current remittance module submits all contributions electronically, the use of superstream required configuration (see setup overview below).
What is Super Stream?
SuperStream is a government reform aimed at improving the efficiency of the superannuation system. Under SuperStream, employers must make super contributions on behalf of their employees by submitting data and payments electronically in a consistent and simplified manner.
When do I have to start using SuperStream?
Super stream was mandatory for Employers with 20 or more employees since the 1st of July 2015. However due to various challenges in the roll out, the ATO has extended this date to the 31st of October 2015 (read about the extension here: https://www.ato.gov.au/Super/SuperStream/In-detail/News/SuperStream-compliance-date-extended-for-medium-to-large-employers/). For companies with 19 or fewer employees superstream is not mandated until the 30th June 2016.
So whats Changing?
By using the payroll remittance module you have already been submitting employer contribution data electronically, so the major changes are additions to the data that is being submitted to Click Super, and the underlying changes to the way in which this data is being submitted from Click Super to the Super Fund. The changes break down into the following:
- data changes
- payroll remittance changes
- click super portal changes
Data Changes
The following changes to the data that is stored in NetSuite Payroll and submitted to Click Super in the upload are as follows:
Employee Super Fund Data
- SPIN numbers are no longer used and have been replaced by USI (Unique Superstream Identifier) in a lot of cases these are identical to the SPIN
- Membership No are no longer used
- Self Managed Superfunds must have an ESA (Electronic Service Exchange)
Employee Data
- Additional Contact Fields are submitted including home phone, phone and mobile, email and address details
- Hire Date and Termination are now submitted
Payroll Remittance Changes
The remittance module workflow has not changed with the introduction of super stream and the only major differences you will see are:
- Additional "use superstream" checkbox on the remittance record which identifies that the remittance is using superstream
- Additional Information displayed in the Tabs on the remittance record to highlight the additional data being submitted and warnings when they are incomplete.
Click Super Portal Changes
Click super have introduced a whole new portal called Clickstream to manage the upload process.
Setup Overview
The remittance module has already been updated in your account to support the Superstream functionality, however before you can begin using the superstream functionality you must complete the following steps:
In Infinet Cloud Payroll
- Ensure all existing remittance records have completed and been processed
- Update the Employee Super Fund records to ensure they are configured with USI, and for SMSF have an ESA.
- Run the Payroll Configuration to select the "superstream" checkbox.
In Click Super Portal
- Check the superstream option
- Check
Configuring Payroll
Configuring Click Super