Category: SMSF Association Media Release

SMSF advisers need to be alert to new work test, spouse contributions

The Government’s commitment to increase the age when the work test starts to apply from 65 to 67 and the age limit for spouse contributions from 69 to 74 before […]

SMSF Association appoints Peter Burgess to Exec Role

The SMSF Association is pleased to announce it has appointed Peter Burgess as Deputy CEO and Director of Policy and Education, effective from 1 June 2020. Burgess worked at the […]

SMSF 2018-19 annual returns deferred to 30 June

The Australian Tax Office’s announcement today allowing an automatic deferral of SMSF lodgments to 30 June is further evidence of its flexible approach to issues during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis […]

Early access to super COVID-19 measure: Joint bodies ensure Australians can easily access professional advice

(Joint Media Release with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)) Five major Australian professional bodies – […]

Salary relief throws lifeline to small businesses

The Federal Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper payment announced yesterday, when coupled with earlier measures in response to the economic fallout from COVID-19 (coronavirus), will provide vital support to small business […]

SMSF Association endorses Government’s latest stimulus package

The SMSF Association supports the Federal Government’s latest stimulus package announced today, particularly those measures that will assist self-managed super fund trustees cope with the economic and social upheaval caused […]

Proposal to enhance flexibility for super payments endorsed

The Government’s decision to draft laws to assist Australians aged 65 and over to boost their retirement savings has the full support of the SMSF Association. The proposed legislation, which […]

Proposal to outlaw ‘hawking’ of financial products gets thumbs up

The draft legislation that seeks to implement the Financial Services Royal Commission recommendation to outlaw the “hawking” of financial products has the backing of the SMSF Association. As part of […]

Coronavirus, rate cut, ATO guide highlight need for specialist advice

The economic and market fallout from concerns about the global coronavirus outbreak, the RBA rate cut and recent ATO investment strategy guidance sends a stark message to self-managed super fund […]

Andrew Hamilton appointed to chair SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has announced the appointment of Andrew Hamilton as its new Chair, effective from the end of this year’s National Conference. Hamilton, who joined the board in February […]