![]() Michael Hallinan Special Counsel - Superannuation/Financial Services Lawyer, Peter Townsend Business Lawyers
MICHAEL HALLINAN | FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026 Although LRBAs are not in the same class as nuclear physics for complexity, they should not be underestimated. Read more MICHAEL HALLINAN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026 With Division 296 inching closer to being legislated, this white paper answers the most pressing questions around how the reforms will work. Read more MICHAEL HALLINAN | THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025 Benefits, risks and key steps when terminating legacy pensions. Read more MICHAEL HALLINAN | FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025 What happens if a spouse survives the death of the member but dies before payment has been made? Read more MICHAEL HALLINAN | FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025 Without fanfare or prior notice, the government has initiated legacy pension reform. This means that the five year commutation window has now commenced. Read more MICHAEL HALLINAN | FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2024 This paper considers whether an adult child can have an interdependency relationship with their parent. It is presumed that the adult child is legally and financially independent of the parent. Read more PAGE: 1 |
Latest News
SMC questions SCA's 'mystery caller' report
The Super Members Council (SMC) has raised questions on the research methodology of the recently published Superannuation Call Centre Experience Report by Super Consumers Australia (SCA).
Prime Super, Aware Super explore potential merger
The superannuation funds have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a potential successor fund transfer (SFT) to create an approximately $254 billion fund with more than 1.4 million members.
AustralianSuper ups admin fees
The $430 billion superannuation fund is increasing its administration fees for the first time since 2022.
BUSSQ ups insurance cover, costs
BUSSQ members will see the cost of their death and TPD cover increase as the fund increases the level of default cover.
Further Reading
Cover Story

Leading the way
SHARON DAVIS
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FUTURE GROUP AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FUTURE GROUP AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD
Sharon Davis has always been fascinated by the human condition; it has driven her passion for people, her career, and building a better future for the next generation and beyond. Eliza Bavin writes.








