Regulator's Newsletter No. 2 – December 2025

The all-new Payment Times Reporting Portal – live mid-February 2026

Our new portal is scheduled to launch during the next 3-month reporting window (1 January to 31 March 2026), delivering significant improvements in usability and efficiency for system users.

We’re developing support resources to help reporting entities navigate the new-look-and-feel portal.

Follow our newsletters in 2026 to access all you need to know about using the new portal, including links to our new Quick Reference Guides and other system supports.

Online portal demonstration – register now

Register now for a short online demonstration of the new reporting portal, scheduled for early 2026.

We’ll be running several sessions at different times in the weeks before the release. Each session covers the same content, so you can simply choose the time that best suits you.

Reminder: payment times reports due 31 December 2025

Entities with a reporting period ending 30 September 2025 must submit their payment times report by 31 December 2025.

Remember, you must use the SBI Tool to identify the payments to include when preparing your report. For further information, refer to the updated Information Sheet 6 and guidance materials available on our website.

Need more time? Apply for an extension before the reporting deadline. For more information, visit the applications section of our website.

If you have any questions about payment times reporting, contact us at support@paymenttimes.gov.au.

We’re taking a short break

The Treasury will close its normal operations from 25 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 inclusive, with business resuming on Friday, 2 January 2026.

Our Contact Centre’s operating hours during this period will be:

My staff and I would like to thank you for your ongoing engagement and leadership in demonstrating and promoting a culture of responsible payment times and practices.

I look forward to working with you in 2026 and wish you all a safe and peaceful holiday season.