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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Legislation, Strategy, Superannuation, Tax

TSB to play a different Div 296 role

The assessment of a super fund member’s total super balance has been changed in the Division 296 tax draft legislation released in late December.

The assessment of a super fund member’s total super balance has been changed in the Division 296 tax draft legislation released in late December.

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Compliance & Regulation, Contributions, Regulation, Superannuation

Contributions caps set for 2026 rise

The recent movement in AWOTE figures indicates the superannuation contributions caps are set to increase from 1 July 2026.

The recent movement in AWOTE figures indicates the superannuation contributions caps are set to increase from 1 July 2026.

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Superannuation

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

The smstrusteenews team would like to wish all of their readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

The smstrusteenews team would like to wish all of their readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

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Legislation, Superannuation

Govt to prioritise retirement solutions

The government has declared it will be renewing its focus on improving the retirement phase of the country’s superannuation system.

The government has declared it will be renewing its focus on improving the retirement phase of the country’s superannuation system.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 changes announced

The government will change the proposed Division 296 tax to only apply to realised earnings, but will add a second threshold at a higher rate.

The government will change the proposed Division 296 tax to only apply to realised earnings, but will add a second threshold at a higher rate.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Warning over compassionate release

A joint warning from two industry regulators has been issued to address the inappropriate early release of super benefits on compassionate grounds.

A joint warning from two industry regulators has been issued to address the inappropriate early release of super benefits on compassionate grounds.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Govt makes super tax changes at last

The amendments to the proposed Division 296 tax will mean trustees will have to revisit their approach to this superannuation impost.

The amendments to the proposed Division 296 tax will mean trustees will have to revisit their approach to this superannuation impost.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 changes possible

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

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ASIC, Compliance & Regulation, Superannuation

Super system needs strengthening

The corporate regulator is worried bad actors, sometimes using SMSF structures, could undermine trust in Australia's superannuation system.

The corporate regulator is worried bad actors, sometimes using SMSF structures, could undermine trust in Australia’s superannuation system.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Retirees disappointed with Div 296

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The government’s unrelenting position to not make any changes to the proposed Division 296 tax legislation is causing anguish among retirees.

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