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ATO sets sights on 'predatory practices' to access super

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) noted there has been a decrease in compassionate release of super, which it said was promising, however it remains concerned about predatory practices from health practitioners attempting to access super for financial ...

Treasury consults shifting tax debts from victims to abusers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
Treasury is consulting on extending the powers of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to strengthen its response to financial abuse. This would allow the taxation office to pause debt recovery against victim-survivors, pursue the debts from perpetrators ...

Banned SMSF auditor sentenced for falsifying reports

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... disqualifications, 24 sets of additional conditions, one suspension and six cancellations. ASIC and the Australian Taxation Office jointly regulate SMSF auditors, with the ATO able to refer conduct concerns to ASIC. The regulators have urged SMSF trustees' ...

Zurich completes ClearView takeover

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... ASX official list from the close of trading on August 21. ClearView also provided an update on the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) class ruling relating to the tax treatment of the scheme and special dividend. The ATO has provided a draft ruling consistent ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... intervene before problems become widespread consumer harm," he said. As part of the reform package, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will receive a new power to prevent rollovers into SMSFs where there is a "well-founded suspicion of consumer harm." ...

ATO issues guidance on new LRBA rules for SMSFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released new guidance for SMSFs affected by the looming limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) changes for residential property, with the SMSF Association (SMSFA) saying it provides important clarity for trustees ...

SMSFA backs review of ATO's regulatory approach

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... The SMSF Association (SMSFA) has welcomed the Australian National Audit Office's (ANAO) review of the Australian Taxation Office's regulation of self-managed super funds, describing it as a timely opportunity to assess whether the regulatory framework ...

ATO reveals highest paid jobs, postcodes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... is home to Australia's highest earning postcode for the first time, according to newly released Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data, as taxable incomes, capital gains and superannuation balances continue to climb. The ATO's annual Taxation ...

Super balances rise but gender retirement gap remains stubborn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... among those approaching retirement. Analysis by the Super Members Council (SMC) of recently released Australian Taxation Office data found median super balances increased 5.5% overall during the year, reflecting the continued strength of Australia's ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
APRA's funding levy will rise by 4.2% to $253.3 million for the 2027 financial year, Treasury estimates show, with superannuation funds expected to cover one third of this charge. Split across the sectors it regulates, APRA apportioned $81.2 million ...
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