Self managed super fund (SMSF) Association Conference
Cogger Gurry • March 24, 2025
In February, Hamish McDonald represented our team at the SMSF Association's annual conference in Melbourne, joining over 1,600 SMSF professionals from around the country.
The conference covered a wide range of current and emerging issues in the self-managed super fund (SMSF) space. Some of the key highlights included:
- The proposed Division 296 tax (commonly referred to as the "$3 million super tax") failing to pass through Parliament.
- Growing interest in SMSFs holding carbon credits and involvement in carbon farming initiatives.
- Considerations for SMSFs holding land impacted by natural disasters.
- Strategic opportunities through contribution splitting between spouses.
If you’d like to learn more about any of these topics and how they might apply to your circumstances, feel free to get in touch with our Superannuation Team on
(03) 5571 0111 to book an appointment.
If you've driven past our office recently, you may have noticed some changes underway! We're excited to share that installation of our new Brentnalls Western Victoria signage has commenced. Like many outdoor projects, the recent weather has caused a few delays, but we're looking forward to seeing the finished result once the weather improves! The rebrand represents an exciting new chapter for our firm, while maintaining the same trusted team, local knowledge and commitment to supporting our clients. We think it will be well worth the wait!
Team Fundraiser for The Shaka Project Recently, our team came together for a fundraising morning tea in support of The Shaka Project , an organisation dedicated to promoting positive mental health, wellbeing and meaningful conversations within our communities. It was wonderful to see staff get behind the cause, enjoy some great food, and contribute to an important initiative that aligns closely with our commitment to supporting wellbeing both in and outside the workplace. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make the morning a success. For more information on The Shaka Project head to their website here 
Over the past few months we've celebrated a number of team birthdays at Brentnalls Western Victoria. A belated happy birthday to Andrew, Chris, Bec, Chloe, Toni, Sam and Michael ("Pechy") ! We hope you each enjoyed celebrating your special day with family and friends. Thank you for everything you do for our clients, our team and our communities. We wish you all the very best for the year ahead.
