Category Archives: Superannuation

Relief for Self Managed Superannuation Fund Auditors

Approximately 11,500 self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditors will benefit from proposed changes to the period in which auditors must provide their audit report to SMSF trustees. The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, recently … Continue reading

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Proceeds of crime: confiscation from superannuation – regs amended

The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Amendment Regulations 2011 (No 3) were registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments on 8 August 2011. The amendments allow superannuation trustees to recognise forfeiture orders made under Commonwealth, State or Territory proceeds of crime … Continue reading

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FAQ: The Clean Energy Legislation

What is the Carbon Pricing Mechanism? The Carbon Pricing Mechanism (CPM) is a mechanism by which businesses pay a charge for each tonne of carbon pollution they emit each year.  The following industries will be covered by the CPM: Stationary … Continue reading

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