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Industry leaders come together to plan for super changes
With the changes coming through this year around superannuation and particularly SMSF’s, it is critical we have up to date information and are across all aspects of the legislation. Attending...

The latest superannuation legislation changes explained
The Government has abandoned its policy to introduce a $500,000 lifetime cap for non-concessional superannuation contributions. However, on 27 September it released draft legislation implementing a number of other changes...

Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) – 2016 Budget & Year End Tax Planning
With the pending 2016 Budget, superannuation is an increasingly topical subject particularly with regard to whether the concessional taxation treatment is overly favourable. However, for those who have worked hard...

Self-managed super funds to buy property in Warrnambool
Self managed super funds (SMSFs) can do more than fund your future retirement. They can help you invest in property and enjoy financial benefits now and in the future. However,...

Sound SMSF advice for your retirement
Do you have an SMSF (Self-managed Super Fund) or are you looking to set one up but don’t know where to start? The wrong advice can be costly and you...

New ATO Penalties for Self-Managed Super Funds
The ATO has introduced new penalty powers which it can impose on you if your fund breaks certain superannuation rules. The new rules apply from 1 July this year and...

Government Tax and Superannuation Update
On Wednesday 6 November 2013, the Treasurer, the Hon Joe Hockey MP, and the Assistant Treasurer, Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO, announced the Government’s decision to abandon some of...

Self Managed Superannuation Fund Investment Strategies
Measures have recently been introduced to make amendments to the SIS Regulations that govern your Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF), which cover the next group of changes from the Stronger...

Proposed Changes to Superannuation
On Friday, 5th April 2013, the Government announced details of its proposed changes to the current superannuation legislation. Whilst attracting significant media attention, it is important to note that at...