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SMSF Association welcomes ANAO audit of ATO regulation of self managed super funds
The SMSF Association welcomes the Australian National Audit Office’s (ANAO) performance audit of the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) regulation of self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess
CSLR levy surge demands urgent reform to fix unfair funding burden
CSLR levy surge demands urgent reform to fix unfair funding burden The revised estimate for the FY2027 CSLR levy period released today plainly underscores the urgent need to address the
SMSF Association to use roundtable discussion to push for new property exclusion
SMSF Association CEO, Peter Burgess, will use his appearance at a Parliament House roundtable discussion this morning to advocate for a targeted exclusion that would continue to allow SMSFs to
SMSFs should not be the scapegoat in negative gearing and CGT debate
The SMSF Association has pushed back strongly against claims raised during the Senate inquiry into capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms that self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) should be subject
Latest news articles
Are small SMSF rollovers really a sign of consumer harm?
In recent months, small balance rollovers into SMSFs have been cast by some as a warning sign – an indicator of poor decision-making and, ultimately, consumer harm. It’s a serious
Mischaracterising Risk in the SMSF Sector
Recent commentary has cast SMSFs as a source of significant consumer harm within the superannuation system. While scrutiny is appropriate, the characterisation of the sector as “lawless” or inherently risky does
Technical Newsletter: Edition 10
Edition 10 April 2026 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 December 2025.
TBC and Contribution Cap Indexation
Key superannuation thresholds set to be indexed While it had previously been widely anticipated, the recent release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Average Weekly Earnings (AWOTE) data from the
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Chantelle Penna
PR Specialist , SMSF Association
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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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