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FirstTech Podcast

FirstTech Podcast

Hosted by Craig Day

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Episodes

130

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

A podcast series for financial advisers looking at the latest technical issues and advice strategies that may impact investors and super fund members. Join Craig Day and members of the Colonial First State ‘FirstTech’ team as they discuss a broad range of advice issues, from superannuation and SMSFs, to social security rules and aged care. -Please note - these podcasts are designed for authorised financial advisers. If you are not an authorised financial adviser it is important you understand the content of the podcasts may be difficult to follow as it assumes you have the necessary training, qualifications and experience to understand the concepts discussed as well as the technical language used. If you still decide to listen please understand the information contained in this recording is general information only and does not take into account any of your personal circumstances, needs or objectives. Any scenarios considered during this podcast are purely hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation to purchase, hold or sell any financial products or take any other course of action. You should read the relevant product disclosure statement before making an investment decision and consider talking to a financial adviser. While all care has been taken in the preparation of this podcast, using sources we believe to be reliable and accurate, no person including Colonial First State Investments Limited or the Commonwealth Bank group of companies, accepts responsibility for any loss suffered by any person arising from reliance on this information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 6, 202614 min

Question of the month: Carry forward concessional contributions & myGov

Tim Sanderson, Alex Denham and Richard Chen discuss an adviser question regarding unused carry forward concessional contribution amounts displaying on myGov and situations where amounts may not be displaying correctly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 6, 202629 min

Federal Budget - proposed tax changes FAQ

Craig Day and Tim Sanderson answer many of the questions we have received from advisers regarding the proposed CGT, negative gearing and discretionary trust tax changes.The answers are based on both the Federal Budget papers as well as newly introduced legislation which includes the proposed amendments to implement the CGT and negative gearing changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 6, 202611 min

Latest News - May 2026

Craig Day, Tim Sanderson and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news.Federal Budget - draft legislation released on CGT and negative gearing changesNew legislation allowing victims of child abuse to access offenders superRecent announcement regarding the Support at Home programReminder about Payday Super commencing 1 July Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 202615 min

Question on the month: Granny flat arrangements

Craig Day and Kim Guest discuss this month's question of the month, which discusses how the Centrelink granny flat rules apply when a client wants to create multiple granny flat arrangements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 202623 min

Leave payments on retirement: Lump sum vs taking leave

Clients who are considering retiring often have outstanding accrued periods of annual leave and/or long service leave.In many cases, clients have a choice between receiving outstanding leave as a lump sum upon terminating employment and taking any accrued leave prior to terminating employment.Craig Day and Richard Chen compare the superannuation, tax and social security differences between these two options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 202637 min

Latest News - April 2026

Craig Day, Tim Sanderson, Linda Bruce and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news:Upcoming Federal BudgetProposed $1,000 tax deduction for work related expensesHome based businesses and small business CGT concessionsUpcoming changes to Total Super Balance and defined benefit pensionsMinor change to who can be a trustee of a SMSFAnnounced changes to Support at Home fees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 31, 202624 min

Payday Super - Impact on contribution strategies

From 1 July this year, the new Payday Super reforms come into effect which generally require employers to make SG contributions at the same time as they pay salary and wages.This change could have implications for advisers and their clients where it results in an increase in concessional contributions, as it could cause them to inadvertently exceed their concessional contribution cap in future years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 31, 202648 min

Q&A: End of financial year super strategies

As we approach the end of the financial year, it's a great time to review year-end super strategies and get ready for the new financial year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 31, 202632 min

Latest News - March 2026

Craig Day, Tim Sanderson, Linda Bruce and Richard Chen discuss the latest news:Upcoming Federal BudgetDivision 296 tax - latest developmentsPersonal Services Income and trusts - ATO updatePayday Super - contribution cap implications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 4, 202635 min

The latest Division 296 tax proposal

Craig Day and Tim Sanderson discuss the recently introduced Division 296 tax bill which proposes to levy additional taxes on the superannuation earnings of members with total super balances in excess of $3m.While some aspects of the new Bill are similar to the original proposals, the proposed new rules also include some significant changes, which will have important implications for clients and their advisers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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