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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
SMSF Association welcomes appointment of Sarah Court as ASIC Chair
The SMSF Association welcomes Ms Sarah Court as the next Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), recognising the significance of this appointment for the self-managed superannuation (SMSF)
Draft Division 296 Bills Raise Serious Practical Concerns
SMSF Association Media Release SMSF Association has lodged its submission on the Government’s draft legislation for the Better Targeted Super Concessions policy, welcoming recent changes while warning that significant issues
SMSF Association bolsters industry expertise with first wave of new course graduates
SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association is celebrating the first graduates from its newly launched, structured course for the acclaimed SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA®) accreditation—marking a significant evolution in
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Technical Newsletter: Edition 9
Edition 9 December 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 September 2025.
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.
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Chantelle Penna
PR Specialist , SMSF Association
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p: 0421 948 605
The SMSF Association regularly release media statements to communicate policy and advocacy positions, with the below members of the Association’s team available for comment and interview.
Peter Burgess
Chief Executive Officer, SMSF Association
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