The Prime Minister of Australia just moved closer to banning residential property borrowing for self-managed super funds. Here's what it means for the Australian housing and pension sectors.

1️⃣ National People's Congress (NPC) — Outlook on Legal Bills for 23rd Session including Financial Law and Trademark Law Amendments
The legislative body released its outlook for the 23rd Session focusing on amendments to Financial Law and Trademark Law.
This impacts financial institutions and intellectual property holders who must adapt to evolving standards for market stability and national security.
The Standing Committee will continue reviewing these proposals to strengthen the legal framework governing capital and intellectual assets.

2️⃣ Prime Minister of Australia — Government another step closer to delivering tax reforms and ban on residential property borrowing for SMSFs
The government progressed legislation to implement tax reforms and a ban on self-managed superannuation funds borrowing for residential property purchases.
This hits pension fund trustees and property developers by limiting leveraged investment options within the residential housing sector.
Legislators will work to finalize these changes to improve housing affordability and the integrity of the national pension system.

3️⃣ Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) — Public Hearing on the Draft Connectivity from Inter-State Transmission System and Access to Open Grid Regulations
The regulator scheduled a public hearing regarding draft regulations for inter-state transmission system connectivity and open grid access.
Energy providers and industrial consumers must adapt to proposed technical and administrative requirements for accessing the national power grid.
The commission will evaluate stakeholder feedback to finalize the regulatory standards that will ensure electric grid reliability and market access.

4️⃣ Financial Services Commission (FSC) — FSC Launches Taskforce and Holds Kickoff Meeting to Seek Innovation in Capital Market Infrastructure
The commission established a taskforce and held its kickoff meeting to drive innovation throughout the nation's capital market infrastructure.
This initiative targets market operators and fintech firms through modernization, cybersecurity, and management of ICT risks.
The taskforce will now develop a strategic roadmap to enhance the efficiency and technological capabilities of South Korea's financial systems.

5️⃣ Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Authority — MoU signed on Residency by Investment Programme development at AIFC
The authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a formal residency-by-investment program within the regional financial hub.
This program creates a new pathway for international investors and high-net-worth individuals to obtain residency through direct economic development contributions.
The signatory parties will collaborate on the operational guidelines and eligibility criteria necessary to launch this investment migration initiative.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Asia-Pacific Radar · Tuesday 23 Jun 2026
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