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Payday Super Is Here – What You Need to Know
From 1 July 2026, the way employers pay super has changed. Under the new Payday Super rules, super generally needs to reach an employee’s super fund within 7 business days of payday. So what does that actually mean for you? 1. What you need to know as an employee The biggest change is that you should receive your super much
Is Super a “National Asset”? What Australians Need to Know
Australia’s superannuation system is back in the spotlight. Recent comments from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have sparked discussion about the role Australia’s enormous superannuation savings pool could play in the broader economy, including references to the potential of superannuation as a “national asset.” The discussion has included opportunities for superannuation capital to support Australian businesses, corporate debt, infrastructure and other
The New $3 Million Super Tax – Do You Need to Worry?
You may have heard about the new tax on super balances over $3 million, known as Division 296 tax. For most people, the key message is simple: If your total super balance is under $3 million, this new tax generally won’t apply to you. The new rules started on 1 July 2026 and apply to people with larger super balances.
What Property Can an SMSF Invest In?
Property is one of the asset classes an SMSF may be able to invest in, but the rules around SMSF property can become complex quite quickly. An SMSF may be able to invest in residential property, commercial property, vacant land and, in some circumstances, units in a property trust. How the property is owned matters. So does how it is
Family SMSFs: Can an SMSF Help Build Family Wealth?
More than 670,000 self-managed super funds (SMSFs) now manage over $1 trillion in retirement savings across Australia. Many Australians choose an SMSF because it allows them to make investment decisions for their own superannuation rather than selecting from the investment options offered by a large super fund. While investment choice is often the initial attraction, an SMSF can also provide
Small SMSF Rollovers Don’t Always Tell the Whole Story, Says SMSF Association
Recent commentary about small balance rollovers into self-managed super funds (SMSFs) has prompted concerns that Australians with lower super balances may be making risky financial decisions. However, the SMSF Association says those conclusions are based on incomplete data and fail to consider what is actually happening after the rollover occurs. Looking Beyond the Initial Rollover Speaking at the SMSF Association’s