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WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS Following STEP Australia’s recent AGM, we are pleased to officially announce the STEP Australia Board and its newly appointed Directors for 2026/27. • Jim O’Donnell TEP, Chair• …

STEP AUSTRALIA SUBMISSION – Proposed Changes to Taxation of Discretionary Trusts STEP Australia has made a submission to the Treasurer of Australia regarding the Proposed Changes to Tax on Testamentary …

STEP Australia is a proud Supporting Partner at the SMSF Technical Summit 2026. We can’t wait to see SMSF professionals from across the country at the SMSF Association’s Technical Summit …

STEP Australia is proud to continue supporting the next generation of leaders in trusts and estates practice through our ongoing partnership with The College of Law Australia. On Thursday, 21 …

In-STEP with SMSFs: Rethinking Control and Succession SMSF LEGAL INTENSIVE 2026 | 3 HOURS | 3 SESSIONS | VIRTUAL | LIVE & ON-DEMAND  What happens when family dynamics shift, planning …

PRESS RELEASE – Proposed Changes to Taxation of Discretionary Trusts The 2026–27 Federal Budget introduces a 30% minimum tax for discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028. Under the Government’s tax …

We’re proud to celebrate our involvement as a collaboration partner of the Disrupting Tradition Conference 2026—an event that proved to be far more than just a conference. It was a …

PRESS RELEASE – Who should draft Wills? Estate Consumer Protection at Risk A Supreme Court of Queensland decision highlights the consequences for estates where legal services, such as will preparation, …

A Legal Event Like No Other The wait is over — we are officially a collaboration partner of the Disrupting Tradition Conference 2026. This is more than a conference. It’s …

Congratulations to Ian Raspin TEP on being one of the global recipients of the 2025 STEP Founder’s Award. The award was presented to him at the STEP Victoria-Tasmania Conference on …