HESTA calls for action on retirement gender gap
Superannuation fund HESTA has called on the Australian government to use the 2023-2024 Federal Budget as an opportunity to address inequities in the retirement system.
“Australia’s super system is one of the world’s best, but gaps remain that overwhelmingly disadvantage women and those earning lower wages,” Debby Blakey, CEO, HESTA told AsianInvestor.
The industry super fund, which invests over A$70 billion on behalf of 970,000 members said tracking and closing gender gaps remains its top priority.
Debby Blakey, HESTA
Around 80% of HESTA members are women working in health and community services, with many often working in lower paid p…
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