Ideally retirement is planned and eagerly anticipated. But these are times of unexpected job losses – how does superannuation access work for those over preservation age now?

Obviously there have been temporary changes to superannuation conditions of release as a result of the pandemic. There have been no changes to the definition of “retirement” but how does this work in a Covid-19 environment?

Another month of the weird new world of Covid-19 and there are some things about our new lives that are starting to feel strangely normal.

Everyone at my work has taken a 20% pay cut as our company is really suffering because of COVID-19. But we still work our normal full-time hours. Will I be able to access my super under the new special rules introduced last month?

My accountant told me last year that I can’t make personal contributions anymore because I have more than $1.6m in super. But my account is worth much less now, does that mean I can go back to putting in up to $100,000 pa?

On 20 April 2020 applications will open for members seeking to access some of their super under the Government’s new early release rules. Speed up the application process and maximise the amount able to be withdrawn with these 7 steps.

Just before Easter, the National Cabinet released a new code of conduct setting out the principles for negotiations between certain tenants of commercial properties and their landlords. The code is relevant to SMSFs in a host of different ways.

The rules in superannuation and SMSFs are changing fast in our current Covid-19 focused world. What are the latest issues?

In this inaugural episode of The SMSF Adviser Show, hosts Jo Cronolly and Aaron Dunn welcome Meg Heffron, to reveal how she’s adapting to a COVID-19 environment.

Our webinar on Government's superannuation changes in response to Covid-19 was a huge success. As part of our ongoing support to you we are offering you access to our FREE WEBINAR.

On 22 March 2020 the Government announced the second of their stimulus packages to support Australia through the economic consequences of the Covid-19. The rules announced today for those suffering reduced incomes are explained here.

On 22 March 2020 the Government announced the second of their stimulus packages to support Australia through the economic consequences of the Covid-19. The rules announced today for retirees are explained here.