CSLR funding model is broken — but raiding superannuation is not the answer

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) funding model is fundamentally flawed and urgently requires reform. Requiring the financial planning profession to shoulder a disproportionate share of compensation costs is […]

Sector urged to focus on education as unadvised SMSF trustees surge

The SMSF sector has experienced rapid growth over the past two years, driven by Australians seeking greater control, higher engagement and more personalised retirement outcomes.  SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess […]

Division 296 Tabled: Small wins but unintended consequences remain

Following the tabling of the Division 296 legislation this morning in Parliament, the SMSF Association has welcomed some small technical amendments but remains concerned about the high likelihood of unintended […]

SMSF Association welcomes appointment of Sarah Court as ASIC Chair

The SMSF Association welcomes Ms Sarah Court as the next Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), recognising the significance of this appointment for the self-managed superannuation (SMSF) […]

SMSF Association Submission – Pre-budget Submission 2026-27

SMSF Association Submission Our submission seeks to highlight and address key issues impacting the SMSF and broader superannuation sectors. These are set out across four core themes of sector equity, […]

Draft Division 296 Bills Raise Serious Practical Concerns

SMSF Association Media Release SMSF Association has lodged its submission on the Government’s draft legislation for the Better Targeted Super Concessions policy, welcoming recent changes while warning that significant issues […]

SMSF Association Submission – Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions) Bill 2025

SMSF Association Submission In our view, the practical changes to the policy announced by Government in October 2025 provide a more appropriate method of calculating superannuation earnings. However, our submission […]

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 […]