Tracey Scotchbrook

Head of Policy & Advocacy - SMSF Association. Fremantle Dockers Harbour Master. Border Collie pawrent.

[SMS Magazine @smsmagazine]

The tax to be applied to discretionary trusts included in this year’s federal budget may have estate planning implications for SMSFs. https://t.co/sX5KlonWRO

#SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #EstatePlanning #Tax #Trusts

[SMS Magazine @smsmagazine]

📷 NEW VIDEO RELEASE! Division 296 Update

@SMSFassoc chief executive Peter Burgess provides an update on the proposed Division 296 tax and Technical Summit 2025 program highlights.

The @SMSFassoc's Technical Summit 2025, taking place on 6–7 August in Sydney, is designed for SMSF professionals seeking in-depth insights into tax, regulatory, and compliance developments. Find out more and register: https://t.co/0pcob0uZwC

#SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #Div296 #Division296 #Tax #compliance #regulatory

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

Are you a new member of the Association? Or perhaps you've never attended one of our major events? 🤝

Now is the perfect time with Technical Summit 2025 just weeks away.

Check out the program and register your spot today: https://t.co/tYa1ZMRl0e

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

The Technical Summit 2025 program is full of technical sessions and practical workshops presented by leading speakers from across the industry.

Get ready to join us next month and discover the program: https://t.co/bCNgkigNTD

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

The SMSF Association has appointed Marnie Page as National Partnerships Manager taking over from Alistair Shields who is retiring after 13 years of service with the Association.

Read the media release: https://t.co/F9ZtPmJKAv

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

Happening today: CROSSROADS OF CONTROL: NAVIGATING TRUSTEE INCAPACITY

If you can't attend today, you can watch on-demand until 31 July.

Learn more: https://t.co/Z3uDJ7uCsX

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

Amid rising community unrest and reports of panic selling across the $1 trillion SMSF sector, the SMSF Association is calling on the Government to urgently address catastrophic flaws in its proposed super tax.

Read more in the media release: https://t.co/hJii6RUfeF

[SMS Magazine @smsmagazine]

Amending the CSLR has been identified as the most important financial advice-related issue the Labor government must address when parliament restarts. https://t.co/Ua1mlckljO

#SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine

[SMS Magazine @smsmagazine]

The revenue that will come from the Division 296 tax is too significant for the government to drop the proposed measure, which will be used to fund its election promises. https://t.co/gJQyk4HTaO

#SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #superannuation #smsmagazine

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

The SMSF Association urges the Government to reconsider key aspects of its proposed financial advice reforms, cautioning that consulting on key reforms in isolation risks increasing complexity.

Read more in the full media release: https://t.co/XC9l47Z7w4

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

In case you missed it, we're offering 50% off our SMSF Learning Modules for the month of May! *T&Cs apply.

Brush up on your SMSF knowledge, upskill or take advantage of some last minute CPD.

Learn more: https://t.co/gDRB9DCPWS

[SMS Magazine @smsmagazine]

The SMSF Association is anticipating a new parliamentary measure to address the issue of financial abuse after the coming federal election. https://t.co/HlOSxpw9Oz

#SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #superannuation #smsmagazine #coercivecontrol #financialabuse

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

It’s the final countdown to 30 June—are your SMSFs ready? Presented by Jeevan Tokhi, General Manager at BGL Corporate Solutions. Join us as we unpack this topic in the May edition of our In Practice Webinar Series.

Register: https://t.co/TWCj3Bctae

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

In case you missed it, the remainder of our webinars for 2025 are now open for registration 💻📝

Never miss a CPD opportunity by registering today and adding them to your calendar!

Learn more: https://t.co/k9zPo2gbu8

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

A coalition of leading industry associations is calling on the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader to immediately and unequivocally rule out any move to tax unrealised investment gains in any part of the tax system.

Read our joint media statement: https://t.co/rQDakZAzUZ

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

The SMSF Association is urging all self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees to remain alert and proactive in safeguarding their funds’ security in the wake of recent cyber-attacks on some large APRA-regulated superannuation funds.

Read more: https://t.co/Hd6F8f3iHn

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

The Federal Budget handed down tonight confirms the Albanese Government’s intention to proceed with a new tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million, and commits the Government to taking this ill-conceived initiative to the election.

Read more: https://t.co/GAvVYKCzH5

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

The 2025-26 Australian Federal Budget will be handed down on Tuesday 25 March 2025. Join our technical and policy teams as we unpack relevant changes relating to the SMSF sector.

If you haven't already, register today: https://t.co/7s1oHInB8v

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

Key superannuation indicators highlighted a thriving SMSF sector that had established a firm foundation for strong growth, SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess told delegates attending the #NC2025 Thought Leadership Breakfast in Melbourne today.

Read more: https://t.co/JgJf6DWeJ9

[SMSF Association @SMSFassoc]

The first day of National Conference 2025 has finally arrived! We're thrilled to be here in Melbourne collaborating with you for the next 2.5 days. #NC2025 got underway this morning with the Thought Leadership Breakfast presented by Class.