Category: SMSF Association Media Release

SMSF Association urges Government to expedite CSLR review in wake of revised levy estimate

SMSF Association Media Release The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) revised levy estimate for the 2026 financial year places “a far too heavy burden” on the financial advice sector. […]

SMSF Association backs ASIC’s alert on pushy super switch schemes

SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association strongly endorses ASIC’s Consumer Alert warning Australians about the perils of “pushy sales tactics” urging them to switch their superannuation into risky investments. […]

SMSF Association appoints Marnie Page as National Partnerships Manager

SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association has appointed Marnie Page as National Partnerships Manager taking over from Alistair Shields who is retiring after 13 years of service with the […]

Expertise leads in the SMSF Association Technical Summit program

The SMSF Association’s 2025 Technical Summit, taking place at the Sydney Masonic Centre on August 6–7, will challenge SMSF professionals to confront the realities of practising in a high-stakes, high-compliance […]

SMSF Association Calls for Urgent Action on Flawed Super Tax Amid Growing Panic Selling

Amid rising community unrest and reports of panic selling across the $1 trillion SMSF sector, the SMSF Association is calling on the Government to urgently address catastrophic flaws in its […]

SMSF Association welcomes appointment of new Assistant Treasurer

The SMSF Association congratulates Dr Daniel Mulino, the newly appointed Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess said: “We’re looking forward to a constructive relationship […]

Fragmented Advice Reforms Risks Increased Complexity

The SMSF Association urges the Government to reconsider key aspects of its proposed financial advice reforms, cautioning that consulting on key reforms in isolation risks increasing complexity, red tape and […]

SMSF Association congratulates Labor on their election win and welcomes opportunity for ongoing collaboration

The SMSF Association congratulates the Labor Government on its re-election and looks forward to working with the Government on measures which strengthen the sustainability and viability of the SMSF sector […]

Taxing Unrealised Gains Must Be Ruled Out – Industry Calls for Bipartisan Commitment

Joint Media Statement A coalition of leading industry associations is calling on the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader to immediately and unequivocally rule out any move to tax unrealised […]

SMSF members urged to be vigilant following large fund cyber attacks

SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association is urging all self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees to remain alert and proactive in safeguarding their funds’ security in the wake of recent […]