Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on SA legislation
Chair
Michelle Hamlyn, Barrister, Murray Chambers
Superannuation Update – what’s new in 2026
This session looks at the current key superannuation & SMSF issues in 2026, including-
- The introduction of Pay Day Super
- The new Div 296 Tax (balances > $3mill)
- Current ATO activity and focus
- Risk areas for SMSFs – what your clients are getting wrong
Presented by Shirley Schaefer, Partner, Business Services, Superannuation, BDO
Presenters
Michelle Hamlyn, Barrister Murray ChambersMichelle has a broad civil and commercial practice and accepts briefs to advise and appear in all Australian jurisdictions, including as counsel in alternative dispute resolution processes. She has particular specialist experience practising in the areas of defamation and media law. Other significant areas of practice include contract, property, consumer law, corporations law, intellectual property, administrative law, common law negligence, estates and equity. Prior to joining the independent bar, Michelle enjoyed a broad and varied commercial practice within the Commercial Dispute Resolution team at a top tier national firm for over a decade. During that time, she also gained experience on secondment in-house with ABC Legal.
Shirley Schaefer, Partner, Business Services, Superannuation, BDO
Shirley leads the Superannuation team at BDO in South Australia. She is a recognised industry expert and a passionate advocate of her clients, team and industry. The Superannuation service line provides a range of compliance, accounting, and taxation and audit services for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), both directly and as a back office function for a range of client service providers. Working in cooperation with the Wealth Management team, Shirley is able to support the delivery of strategic superannuation services and advice. Speaking engagements, training and workshops with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ), SMSF Association (SMSFA), Tax & Super Australia (TSA) and The Tax Institute (TIA) illustrate her industry leadership. With more than 20 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant, Shirley joined the South Australian firm in 1994, commencing as an auditor. In 1996, she established a separate Superannuation service line; now one of the largest, dedicated super teams in BDO, servicing over 800 SMSFs. Shirley became a Director in 2001 and was appointed BDO’s National Lead Partner for Superannuation in 2010.
