Shelley Banton | SMSF Technical Expert
With more than 20 years of experience in the SMSF sector, Shelley Banton is recognised as one of Australia’s leading SMSF technical and compliance specialists. Known for her ability to translate complex rules into practical solutions, Shelley helps professionals navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Drawing on extensive experience across SMSF audit, compliance and technical education, Shelley brings a unique risk-based perspective to the practical application of superannuation rules. Her deep understanding of legislation, regulatory expectations and real-world challenges enables her to provide clear guidance and practical solutions to some of the most complex issues facing SMSF professionals.
An accomplished educator and thought leader, Shelley has authored more than 100 technical articles and papers, regularly contributes industry insights, and is a sought-after presenter at major SMSF conferences, professional development programs and webinars.
Today, Shelley consults exclusively to SMSF professionals across private and public sectors, supporting them to manage compliance risk, resolve complex technical challenges and build stronger technical capability within their teams.
Whether it’s interpreting legislation, delivering tailored education, or guiding discussions with the ATO, Shelley Banton is relied on for clear, practical advice that gets to the heart of the SMSF issue.
She has provided expert advice on SMSF technical and auditing standards, including reviewing files and documents, and also offered advice on risk mitigation strategies for private clients.
Shelley has spoken at the SMSF Association National Conference, Chartered Accountants Australian and New Zealand National SMSF & Financial Advice Conference, the SMSF Association Technical Summit, the Tax Institute of Australia's Superannuation Intensive, the SMSF Association SMSF Auditor's Day Seminar and the TEN Education Network Annual SMSF Audit Conference.
Her opinion as a thought leader and technical specialist is regularly sought and published in The Financial Review, The Australian, SMSF Adviser, Self Managed Super Magazine, Financial Super, Accountants Daily and Independent Financial Adviser.
Shelley is a committee member of the ATO SMSF Auditor's Professional Stakeholders' Group, a previous member of the SMSF Association National Conference Technical Committee, a current member of the SMSF Association's Technical Expert Panel and Co-Chairperson of the SMSF Association's Audit Discussion Group.
In 2025, she was appointed as a founding member to the SMSF Innovation Council, an industry-led forum to make it easier for SMSFs to navigate the digital economy as it continues to evolve with clarity and compliance.
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