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Winners and Losers – Federal Budget 2025-26

March 26, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Winners and Losers – Federal Budget 2025-26

 

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his fourth federal budget, laying the groundwork for a federal election campaign that could be called within days.

 


Retiree confidence undermined

March 25, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Retiree confidence undermined

Cost-of-living pressures have eroded retiree confidence and prompted many to recalibrate their expectations, according to a new financial services sector report.


Increase in prohibited loans a concern: ATO

March 22, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Increase in prohibited loans a concern: ATO

While the amount of illegally accessed funds from SMSFs has reduced, the amount of prohibited loans has gone up, the Commissioner of Taxation has said.


SAR non-lodgment continues to be a concern: ATO

March 20, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on SAR non-lodgment continues to be a concern: ATO

The non-lodgment of superannuation annual returns continues to be one of the ATO’s major concerns, the deputy commissioner for superannuation has said.


TBC increase not just about pensions

March 18, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on TBC increase not just about pensions

An industry consultant has reminded practitioners the indexation measure to be applied to the general transfer balance cap will have implications for other elements of the superannuation system as well that are unrelated to income streams.