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23/06/2026

🏠 Proposed Changes to SMSF Property Borrowing

The Greens have confirmed they will support Labor’s Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 through the Senate, covering changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and discretionary trusts.

As part of that agreement, Labor has reportedly agreed to ban Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) from using Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) to acquire residential property.

While the legislation has not yet passed and important details are still to be confirmed, current reports suggest:

✅The proposed ban is aimed at residential property only
✅Commercial property borrowing through SMSFs does not appear to be affected
✅ Existing arrangements may be grandfathered, although this has not yet been confirmed

For anyone currently in the process of purchasing a residential property through their SMSF using borrowings, now may be the time to seek advice and understand your options.

As always, the detail matters, and we’ll continue to monitor developments as more information becomes available.

23/06/2026

🏠 Proposed Changes to SMSF Property Borrowing

The Greens have confirmed they will support Labor’s Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 through the Senate, covering changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and discretionary trusts.

As part of that agreement, Labor has reportedly agreed to ban Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) from using Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) to acquire residential property.

While the legislation has not yet passed and important details are still to be confirmed, current reports suggest:

✅ The proposed ban is aimed at residential property only
✅ Commercial property borrowing through SMSFs does not appear to be affected
✅ Existing arrangements may be grandfathered, although this has not yet been confirmed

For anyone currently in the process of purchasing a residential property through their SMSF using borrowings, now may be the time to seek advice and understand your options.

As always, the detail matters, and we’ll continue to monitor developments as more information becomes available.

Labor’s controversial tax bill that includes changes to the capital gains and negative gearing will become law after securing support from the Greens.

16/06/2026

RBA Update 📢

The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35% today. After three rate rises earlier this year, the RBA has opted to pause and assess how the economy responds.

For borrowers, today’s decision should mean no immediate change to variable home loan rates. For savers and retirees, higher interest rates continue to support cash and term deposit returns.

As always, interest rates are just one piece of the puzzle. The right strategy depends on your individual circumstances, goals and timeframe.

If you’d like to discuss how the current rate environment may affect your financial plan, please get in touch.

12/05/2026

Tonight’s Federal Budget has already sparked strong debate across Australia.

With changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, some believe the reforms could improve housing affordability for future generations. Others argue investors may now shift focus towards shares and superannuation, which were largely left untouched in this budget.

As always, every budget creates both winners and losers depending on your circumstances and long-term strategy.

What’s your view? Vote below:
👍 Resilience & Reform
😡 Broken Promises

In the first full budget since Labor's landslide election victory last year, the government is putting some money back in workers' pockets and increasing taxes on investors. So who wins and who misses out?

10/05/2026

💐Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Mums are the original financial planners:
✔ budgeting the household
✔ planning for the future
✔ managing risk (aka kids 😄)
✔ and somehow doing it all with love

Today we celebrate all mums - biological, grand, chosen, fur, step, new, not‑so‑new, and everything in between - for the care, foresight and dedication you bring every day.

From all of us at Goal Financial Services, we wish you a wonderful day. 💕

06/05/2026

The latest RBA rate increase to 4.35% will understandably create pressure for many borrowers and businesses. However, higher interest rates are not universally negative.

For Australians with savings, term deposits, cash holdings or fixed income investments, higher rates can improve returns and provide more income certainty. Retirees in particular, many of whom rely on interest income or are helping family financially, may finally see better outcomes on conservative investments after many years of very low rates.

As always, the impact of rising rates depends on your personal circumstances, debt levels and investment strategy which is why balanced financial planning remains important through changing economic conditions.

29/04/2026

With cost of living pressures, everyone could do with some extra cash right now. Follow these simple steps to help reduce money wasted on bills.





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With cost of living pressures, everyone could do with some extra cash right now.

25/04/2026

Did you know that you could consider investing the proceeds of the sale of your family home to your super, as a downsizer contribution?





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Downsizing the family home is often part of the longer term financial plans for many older Australians. But did you know that you could consider investing the

24/04/2026

🚨 Finfluencer vs Financial Adviser – There’s a Big Difference

You may have seen the recent article about ASIC warning several “finfluencers” for providing unlicensed financial advice.

👉 According to Australian Securities and Investments Commission, some influencers were promoting investments and even suggesting “guaranteed returns” - which is a major red flag.

Here’s the key point:

📱 Finfluencers
• Often not licensed
• Paid for engagement, not outcomes
• Content designed for views -not your personal situation

📊 Licensed Financial Advisers
• Qualified and regulated
• Legally required to act in your best interests
• Provide advice tailored to you, not a general audience

ASIC has also highlighted that many Australians are turning to social media for financial guidance, despite the risk that information can be incomplete, misleading or simply wrong.

💡 Before acting on anything you see online, ask yourself:
“Is this advice… or just content?”

At Goal Financial Services, we focus on personalised, compliant advice designed around your goals - not trending topics.

If something you’ve seen online has caught your attention, happy to sense-check it with you.

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Four Australian influencers have been given warnings after being accused of “misleading and deceptive conduct” by a corporate watchdog.

18/04/2026

Super will soon be paid into your super account within seven business days of your regular pay, making it easier to check and grow your savings.





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