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Amendments on super and same-sex couples soon, says Minister

Amendments on super and same-sex couples soon, says Minister The minister for superannuation and corporate law, Senator Sherry, has indicated that amendments to public sector superannuation funds in respect of same-sex couples recently are likely to be finalised by the … Continue reading

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Seminars for trustees of self-managed super funds

During March the Australian Tax Office will be running seminars for trustees of self managed superannuation funds in regional locations throughout Australia. They will be covering information that is relevant to SMSFs. Stephen Hall, Superannuation partner at Thomson Hall recommends … Continue reading

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Superannuation trustees penalised

The trustees of a self managed superannuation fund have been issued penalties of $30,000 and ordered to pay $32,500 in costs for breaching the rules relating to their fund. On 15 October 2007 the Federal Court declared that the trustees … Continue reading

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