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Golf, beaches and bowls? The true image of retirement is not what you think

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Internet searches of retirement often surface joyful images of cruises, golf, beaches and bowls, but new HESTA insights indicate that’s simply not what most Australians expect their retirement to look like.

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18 Sep 2026

HESTA cuts fees for retirees, drops minimum balance to open an income stream

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HESTA has announced it will be reducing administration fees on income stream accounts and slashing the minimum balance requirement for starting one. Income stream accounts are designed for Australians in

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26 Aug 2026

HESTA members add around $10 billion more super in 2025/26, benefitting from strong returns through market volatility

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HESTA added around $10 billion[1] in savings and investment returns collectively to members’ accounts over the 2025/26 financial year, with the Fund’s MySuper investment option delivering strong returns through a period

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07 Jul 2026

One year on: landmark reforms helping build stronger retirement futures for women

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One year since super on Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay took effect alongside the super guarantee reaching 12%, HESTA modelling shows just how much these critical reforms can improve women’s retirement

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06 Jul 2026

HESTA launches ‘Super Saturday’ to help Australians act before EOFY

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Key points Peak weekend of activity ahead of tax time predicted to be 20-21 June, with voluntary super contributions likely to quadruple for the month. New research suggests many still

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18 Jun 2026

HESTA welcomes cost of living relief, continues call for a fairer, simpler super system

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HESTA has welcomed measures in tonight’s Federal Budget aimed at easing cost of living pressures, while urging the Government to go further on reforms that would make the superannuation and

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14 May 2026

HESTA reduces insurance fees and strengthens protection for members

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HESTA has announced an average 12% drop in insurance fees across all cover types[1] will take effect later this year as part of a broader suite of changes designed to provide

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11 May 2026

HESTA appoints new Head of Portfolio Design

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HESTA has announced the appointment of Kate Misic as Head of Portfolio Design, effective 15 June 2026. Ms Misic will be responsible for leading the ‘top down’ aspects of the

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28 Apr 2026

HESTA announces CEO appointment

From HESTA

The HESTA Board has announced the appointment of Robbie Campo as CEO of the $100 billion profit-to-members industry fund, effective August 2026[1]. HESTA Chair Nicola Roxon congratulated Ms Campo on

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16 Apr 2026

HESTA urges members to stay the course with investment strategy amid market volatility

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Around one year after the market shock caused by US tariff announcements, HESTA is urging its more than one million members to stay focused on their long-term retirement goals as global

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09 Apr 2026

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