📈 Today's Commercial Property & SMSF News
Government Scraps Unrealised Capital Gains Tax on SMSFs
The CEO of the SMSF Association, Peter Burgess, identified the government's decision to not proceed with the taxation of unrealised capital gains as a significant positive outcome for the sector this year. This policy choice, coupled with the indexing of the cap, substantially mitigated the potential adverse effects of such a tax, which was particularly threatening to Self-Managed Superannuation Funds. The move is considered crucial in safeguarding the financial interests of SMSFs.
Source: www.smsfadviser.com
Expert Warned Unrealised Capital Gains Tax Threatened SMSF Stability
An expert previously issued a stark warning, on May 1, 2025, highlighting that the introduction of a tax on unrealised capital gains presented a significant risk to the viability of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) and could severely diminish investor confidence across the market. This earlier caution underscored the potential for such a tax to destabilise a key part of Australia's investment landscape.
Source: www.smsfadviser.com
📊 Yesterday's Key Developments
Australian Economy Navigates 2025's Unprecedented Volatility Amidst Record Markets
The year 2025 has been characterized by significant economic unpredictability, as highlighted by a recent analysis. Despite global markets reaching new peaks, a widespread sense of insecurity persists, with many individuals feeling excluded from the benefits. The World Trade Uncertainty Index has surpassed levels seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Global Financial Crisis, indicating profound instability. Concurrently, gold prices have surged by 67 percent within the year, often a sign of investor apprehension about global stability. Domestically, the Australian corporate regulator is reportedly investigating the ASX due to persistent and serious operational failures, adding to the climate of uncertainty. This period reflects a complex economic landscape marked by contradictions and rapid change.
Source: www.abc.net.au
Published: Tuesday 30 December 2025 | Fresh Articles: 27 | Sections: 3 | RunID: 2025-12-30T08:13:05+11:00
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