Latest media releases

ATO’s final NALI and contributions rulings provide welcome clarity – but missed opportunities remain
SMSF Association Media Release The ATO’s long-awaited rulings on non-arm’s length income (LCR 2021/2) and contributions (TR 2010/1) have provided long-sought clarity on several critical issues, says SMSF Association CEO

SMSF Association supports review of the ATO’s regulation of SMSFs
SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association supports the Australian National Audit Office’s (ANAO) proposed performance audit of the ATO’s regulation of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). Association CEO, Peter Burgess,

Cost of CSLR special levy, should be a shared responsibility says SMSF Association
SMSF Association Media Release The most efficient and equitable way to fund the special levy needed to meet the shortfall in consumers’ unpaid compensation claims is to spread it across

Professionals set to excel at SMSF Audit Day
The SMSF Association’s annual SMSF Audit Day returns on 9 September, as a one-day virtual event dedicated to the regulatory and compliance issues shaping SMSF audits. Designed for all SMSF
Latest news articles

Legacy pension amnesty period – Greater Social Security clarity provided
The commutation of a ‘legacy’ pension that was previously asset test exempt for Centrelink purposes will result in the failing of the Centrelink provisions, leading to a loss of asset

Technical Newsletter: Edition 8
Edition 8 September 2025 Compiled by the SMSF Association’s technical team, this Technical Newsletter provides a snapshot of key SMSF legislative and technical developments which have occurred since April 2025.

Technical Newsletter: Edition 7
Edition 7 April 2025 Compiled by the SMSF Association’s technical team, this Technical Newsletter provides a snapshot of key SMSF legislative and technical developments which have occurred since January 2025.

S&P Dow Jones Indices – Celebrating 25 Years of the S&P/ASX Indices
Webinar Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices | Proud partner of the SMSF Association April 3, 2025, marks 25 years since the S&P/ASX 200, S&P/ASX 300 and the wider
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Peter Burgess
Chief Executive Officer, SMSF Association
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