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 […]

SMSF Association Submission – Combatting financial abuse perpetrated through coerced directorship

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Treasury Consultation on Combatting financial abuse perpetrated through coerced directorships. It is important that we […]

SMSF Association Submission – Review ways to reduce red tape in the tax system

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Board of Taxation Red Tape Reduction Review. We welcome the opportunity to contribute to 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. […]

SMSF Association called for immediate CSLR overhaul following release of FY27 initial levy estimate

SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association says the newly released FY27 Initial Levy Estimate of $137.5 million confirms the pressing need for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) […]

SMSF Association welcomes new Director Ben Taylor

SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association has appointed the managing director of Oxygen Capital Group, Ben Taylor, to its Board, effective 1 January 2026. His appointment follows the retirement […]

Joint Submission – Draft Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2025/D5 Payday Super – first year ATO compliance approach

Joint Submission The Australian Bookkeepers Association, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, the Institute of Public Accountants, the SMSF Association and The Tax […]

SMSF Association reaffirms need for higher standards in SMSF advice after ASIC findings

SMSF Association Media Release ASIC’s latest Review of SMSF Establishment Advice (Report 824) serves as a critical reminder of the need for the SMSF sector to maintain a strong focus […]

SMSF Association Submission – ATO PSLA issuing education directives

SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on Self-managed superannuation funds – education directions for contraventions of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (the […]

SMSF Association strengthens technical expertise with appointment of industry heavyweight

SMSF Association Media Release The SMSF Association has appointed John Perri as Technical Manager enhancing its technical support capabilities at a time of massive change and reform in financial services […]