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Age pension increase welcome, but barrier to work remain for retirees

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HESTA welcomes tomorrow’s increase to the Age Pension, providing additional support to retirees facing rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures. The fund is also continuing to call for change to Work

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22 Sep 2025

HESTA statement on 2035 climate target

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We welcome the clarity and certainty provided by today’s release of the 2035 target, supporting businesses and long-term investors to invest in Australia’s shift to a low-carbon future. While pleasing

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19 Sep 2025

Which Australians are hit by the highest effective marginal tax rates?

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New research released by HESTA reveals older Australians receiving the Age Pension are often subject to staggering effective marginal tax rates of 60% to 80%, disincentivising them from being more

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15 Sep 2025

HESTA urges ASX300 companies to prioritise key issues ahead of AGM season

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To help grow and protect its members’ retirement savings, HESTA is calling for Australia’s largest companies to strengthen their focus on three priority areas including a new investment focus on

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03 Sep 2025

HESTA insurance fees to fall on AIA Australia partnership renewal

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HESTA has announced it will reduce fees for insured members on their current levels of cover after the re-appointment of AIA Australia as the Fund’s insurance partner. HESTA CEO Debby

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14 Aug 2025

HESTA announces appointment of new Chief Risk Officer

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HESTA has announced the appointment of Natalie Alford as its new Chief Risk Officer, commencing on Monday 3 November. Ms Alford joins from Equip Super, where she has served as

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05 Aug 2025

Women could see $400k retirement boost under 12% super, new modelling reveals

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Women beginning their careers in 2025 with the new 12% super guarantee rate in place could be hundreds of thousands of dollars better off in retirement, new modelling has revealed.

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04 Aug 2025

HESTA welcomes 25% boost to Capacity Investment Scheme

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Yesterday’s Federal Government announcement is a welcome step forward in unlocking the scale of renewables investment needed to accelerate Australia’s transition to a low-carbon future. Australia is uniquely positioned to

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30 Jul 2025

HESTA’s MySuper product delivers 10.18% return for members through market volatility

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HESTA’s MySuper Balanced Growth option has again achieved a strong return for members, delivering 10.18%1 for the 2024/25 financial year, with the performance of listed equities and prudent management of market

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03 Jul 2025

HESTA strengthens stance on gender diversity on release of new investment management survey results

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HESTA is continuing its commitment to progress 40:40 gender balance across its investment value chain* and will look to commit future capital to gender diverse investment teams. The focus comes

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17 Jun 2025

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