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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
Strong SMSF performance drives growth and competition
New research released today by Adelaide University’s International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS), shows Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) continue to demonstrate strong long-term performance, outperforming APRA-regulated funds over the previous
Systems, ethics and defensible processes critical amid technological change
SMSF professionals are operating in an increasingly complex environment, as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology reshape not only how work is performed, but also the ethical, governance
Latest news articles
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
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.
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Chantelle Penna
PR Specialist , SMSF Association
e: [email protected]
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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