dividend payment, page-37

It is assessable in the 2009 Tax Year.

I quote form the statement sent to me from CER today (received the cheque as did not give bank details) "...this distribution payment will be assessable in your 2009 tax return, however, investors should seek their own tax advice".

It is not a dividend, it is a distribution of 09 tax profit from a trust so it does not matter when it is paid.

Wasting your time calling the ATO as they are often clueless without all the correct details.