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SMSF Association urges businesses to act now ahead of AUSTRAC AML/CTF deadline
The SMSF Association is urging impacted businesses to urgently prepare for Australia’s incoming anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing reforms, amid concerns many may remain unprepared ahead of the 1 July 2026 compliance deadline. Under the Federal Government’s
SMSF Association presses Treasury on Division 296 tax concerns
The SMSF Association has met with Treasury to push for important urgent changes to the draft Division 296 regulations, warning the current design risks creating unworkable outcomes for SMSF members and their
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
Latest news articles
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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Peter Burgess
Chief Executive Officer, SMSF Association
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