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SMSF Association welcomes appointment of new Assistant Treasurer
The SMSF Association congratulates Dr Daniel Mulino, the newly appointed Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess said: “We’re looking forward to a constructive relationship

Fragmented Advice Reforms Risks Increased Complexity
The SMSF Association urges the Government to reconsider key aspects of its proposed financial advice reforms, cautioning that consulting on key reforms in isolation risks increasing complexity, red tape and

SMSF Association congratulates Labor on their election win and welcomes opportunity for ongoing collaboration
The SMSF Association congratulates the Labor Government on its re-election and looks forward to working with the Government on measures which strengthen the sustainability and viability of the SMSF sector

Taxing Unrealised Gains Must Be Ruled Out – Industry Calls for Bipartisan Commitment
Joint Media Statement A coalition of leading industry associations is calling on the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader to immediately and unequivocally rule out any move to tax unrealised
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New Super Tax: A Sucker Punch to Economic Growth
No one begrudges Treasury’s advice that Australia should have a fair and equitable superannuation system. However, continual claims that the proposed new tax on large superannuation balances will only affect

Technical Newsletter: Edition 6
Edition 6 December 2024 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 2024.

Lockyer Valley Foods – $50M raise launched for circular food startup: Lockyer Valley Foods
Content provided by Lockyer Valley Foods | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Lockyer Valley Fruit & Vegetable Processing Company Limited (‘Lockyer Valley Foods’), the circular economy fruit and vegetable

Legacy Pension Amnesty now law
Late last week the SMSF sector was handed a somewhat unexpected, but much welcomed, early Christmas present. But this gift was richly deserved – just reward for your Association’s extensive
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Peter Burgess
Chief Executive Officer, SMSF Association
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