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Miranda Brownlee

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Miranda Brownlee is the deputy editor of SMSF Adviser, which is the leading source of news, strategy and educational content for professionals working in the SMSF sector.

Since joining the team in 2014, Miranda has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest superannuation stories in Australia, and has reported extensively on technical strategy and legislative updates.
Miranda also has broad business and financial services reporting experience, having written for titles including Investor Daily, ifa and Accountants Daily.

You can email Miranda on: miranda.brownlee@momentummedia.com.au
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SMSF wins appeal case against court orders

The NSW Court of Appeal has granted an appeal against previous court orders relating to caveats over a property. ... Read More

Property downturn enters ‘new territory’

Home values have fallen 8.4 per cent since the peak of the housing cycle in May, with housing market conditions expected... Read More

Trustee disqualifications climb to over 400

SMSF trustee disqualifications have continued to surge higher in the second quarter of 2022–23 as the ATO increases it... Read More

Staffing tipped to be biggest industry challenge this year

High rates of staff turnover in some parts of the industry may see late lodgements and auditing delays occur again this ... Read More

One in 10 super funds performing poorly

Around 12 per cent of super member rate the performance of their fund as below average or very poor, according to a rece... Read More

SMSFA pushes for ‘make good clause’ to address NALE concerns

The super industry is still waiting on a legislative fix for the issues surrounding non-arm’s length expenditure as th... Read More

ATO raises alarm on asset protection scheme for SMSFs

The ATO is concerned about SMSFs entering into certain asset protection arrangements that involve a Vestey Trust. ... Read More

LightYear Group announces new CEO and leadership

Documentation and education provider LightYear Group has appointed a chief executive officer and announced changes to it... Read More
Deferred COVID relief repayments tipped to exacerbate SMSF mortgage stress

Deferred COVID relief repayments tipped to exacerbate SMSF mortgage st...

SMSF clients who accessed relief measures during COVID-19 are now having to make catch up repayments amid rising inflati... Read More
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ATO issues reminder on upcoming TBAR changes

With TBAR lodgements set to change to a quarterly framework on 1 July, the ATO is encouraging SMSFs to start transitioni... Read More
Important steps for trustees exercising discretion

Important steps for trustees exercising discretion

A specialist law firm has outlined some of the potential issues that can arise when a trustee exercises discretion and w... Read More
CSHC changes to help clients trapped in SMSFs

CSHC changes to help clients trapped in SMSFs

The recent changes to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card thresholds mean that some SMSF trustees may now be able to co... Read More
Auditor independence changes driving uptick in contraventions

Auditor independence changes driving uptick in contraventions

The SMSF auditor independence changes have seen an increase in the number of SMSF contraventions reported for the 2021�... Read More
Extra ID checks expected to delay SMSF rollovers

Extra ID checks expected to delay SMSF rollovers

With APRA encouraging super funds to undertake additional proof of identity checks after the Optus data breach, there ma... Read More
ATO reports huge surge in ‘abandoned SMSFs’

ATO reports huge surge in ‘abandoned SMSFs’

The Tax Office has seen a significant rise in SMSFs failing to lodge their first return and in some cases illegally acce... Read More

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