Category: SMSF Association Media Release

Vale the Hon Sir Anthony Mason

The SMSF Association today paid tribute to the late Sir Anthony Mason, Australia’s ninth Chief Justice and one of the country’s most influential judicial figures, following his passing at the […]

SMSF Association welcomes consultation on reforms to financial adviser education requirements

The SMSF Association welcomes the announcement that the Government has commenced consultation on reforms to the education standards for financial advisers. The consultation paper released today proposes a new qualification […]

Strong SMSF performance drives growth and competition

New research released today by Adelaide University’s International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS), shows Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) continue to demonstrate strong long-term performance, outperforming APRA-regulated funds over the previous […]

Systems, ethics and defensible processes critical amid technological change

SMSF professionals are operating in an increasingly complex environment, as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology reshape not only how work is performed, but also the ethical, governance […]

Division 296 Tax reform takes centre stage at the SMSF Association’s National Conference

The Division 296 tax bill, tabled just days before the SMSF Association’s National Conference, placed the reform at the centre of discussions on client impacts, advice strategies, and long-term planning. […]

SMSF Association recognises outstanding members at 2026 National Conference

The SMSF Association has recognised outstanding members at its 2026 SMSF National Conference, celebrating excellence in SMSF expertise and significant contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 CEO Award was […]

SMSF Association re-appoints Chair and announces new vice-Chair

The SMSF Association is pleased to announce the reappointment of Scott Hay-Bartlem as Chair of the board, alongside the appointment of Meg Heffron as Vice-Chair, effective February 2026. This marks […]

CSLR funding model is broken — but raiding superannuation is not the answer

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) funding model is fundamentally flawed and urgently requires reform. Requiring the financial planning profession to shoulder a disproportionate share of compensation costs is […]

Sector urged to focus on education as unadvised SMSF trustees surge

The SMSF sector has experienced rapid growth over the past two years, driven by Australians seeking greater control, higher engagement and more personalised retirement outcomes.  SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess […]

Division 296 Tabled: Small wins but unintended consequences remain

Following the tabling of the Division 296 legislation this morning in Parliament, the SMSF Association has welcomed some small technical amendments but remains concerned about the high likelihood of unintended […]