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| | | ... the upcoming election would have disastrous consequences. "A generation of local mums could be at risk of retiring in poverty," an ISA statement claimed. Bendigo women on the cusp of retirement have a median super balance of just $131,100 - a third less ... |
| | | | ... ahead of the federal election. The report examines three options for helping families and individuals at risk of deep poverty and financial stress. The lowest cost measure for the government increases JobSeeker by $150 per fortnight. The 'medium' option ... |
| | | | ... working lives of Australian women seriously, because if we don't get that right, women will be condemned to retire in poverty for generations to come." Industry fund Rest said the same, adding that the measure should be introduced without further delay ... |
| | | | ... employers. The result is that they can totally miss out on the benefits of super, which leaves them more vulnerable to poverty as they age," she said. The next step is to further lobby for SG contributions to continue while on parental leave. The removal ... |
| | | | The wealth of Australia's 47 billionaires has doubled to $255 billion in the last two years, according to anti-poverty charity Oxfam. A briefing published today by Oxfam, Inequality Kills, has warned of the deadly nature of the world's growing ... |
| | | | ... abuse and control in relationships is worsening this inequality, creating a situation where many women will retire in poverty. |
| | | | ... improvement. In Australia, where the Age Pension is a safety net, older women are at greater risk of homelessness and poverty, she said, adding that specific measures to level the retirement outcome gender gap will require concerted effort by policymakers ... |
| | | | ... to lead the way and ensure super is paid on parental leave. Otherwise, we'll continue to see too many women retire into poverty." |
| | | | ... Group. The group's focus is on improving health and education for women, children and communities living in extreme poverty. In 2016 Exel was named Australia's leading philanthropist by Philanthropy Australia. She was previously a non-executive ... |
| | | | ... the only thing superannuation has to answer for when it comes to this inequality. "We know that the largest predictor of poverty in retirement is owning your own home, something that is slipping out of reach for younger generations," she said. Arakkal ... |
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