Overview
The Department of the Treasury has issued a formal disqualification notice against an individual named Marlen Potres. The notice is dated 14 July 2026 and is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation as instrument F2026N00513.
Enabling legislation
The notice is made under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993. Under that Act, a disqualification notice prohibits the named person from acting as a trustee or being involved in the management of a superannuation fund.
Details of the notice
The notice names Marlen Potres as a disqualified person. The source document does not specify the reasons for the disqualification or any further details about the individual or any fund involved.
Key actions
- If Marlen Potres is a trustee or manager of an SMSF or superannuation fund, the full notice is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00513 to check whether this disqualification affects that fund's compliance.
- If a third-party SMSF administrator or trustee service is used, the notice registration provides a basis to confirm whether Marlen Potres is involved in managing the fund.
- The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 requires that disqualified persons do not act as trustees. The ATO or a qualified accountant can be contacted for concerns about a specific fund's position.
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