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Issued by H.E.S.T. Australia Ltd ABN 66 006 818 695 AFSL 235249, the Trustee of Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia (HESTA) ABN 64 971 749 321. This information is current as at October 2017. While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information, it is not guaranteed in any way. This information is of a general nature. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or specific needs so you should look at your own financial position and requirements before making a decision. You may wish to consult an adviser when doing this.
Unfinished business The median super balance for a woman in the 55-64 age group was $80,000 for women compared to $150,000 for men A super gender gap of 47% ABS 2013-14 prepared for AIST
HACS wages and wage growth - 4 years annualised Super for some HACS wages and wage growth - 4 years annualised the gap between the HACS wages vs. over all Australian work force is evident with all median, average and 90th percentile wages below all industry levels the growth in median wage is lower than the over all median wage growth, which means more HACS employees suffer the wage gap more today than in 2012 the wage gap between the lower wage earner and higher wage earner is also increasing with the average and 90th percentile growth significantly higher than the median growth. Source: HESTA Internal Analysis Period: As at 31 December 2016
Girls girls girls Average weekly earnings for health and social assistance workers - 2013 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (2013a) Average Weekly Earnings
The face of poverty 38.7% HILDA data shows 38.7% of single women will retire in poverty. Single elderly female households are at the greatest risk of persistent poverty. 70% of single women retire on the full age pension. Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne, 2015
The drivers of inequality
The peril of a long life 85 years A 25 year old woman now can expect to live on average 5 years longer than a man. Her retirement savings have to last longer. Life expectancy tables can be accessed at: http://www.aga.gov.au/publications/life_table_2010-12/default.asp
Being brave
Tinkering can help too
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