The super system in Australia was not designed with the unique experiences and needs of many First Nations people. This report shares examples of good practices by super funds to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and makes recommendations for further improvements to deliver a fairer experience for First Nations members.

Household wealth in Australia has grown strongly over the past two decades. But this growth has not been evenly distributed across the population or across the life course. This briefing examines the distribution of net worth and its key components across Australian age cohorts, with a particular focus on households aged 65 and over.

This report summarises findings from Australian registrable superannuation entities financial reporting and audit surveillance for the financial year 2024–25. It reveals inconsistent approaches to disclosing investments, limited disclosure of sponsorship and advertising expenses, and insufficient audit evidence obtained in the valuation of some investments. Areas for improvement are highlighted.

Women across Australia continue to miss out on super due to time spent out of the paid workforce. This contributes to an overall gender gap in super balances, which leads to working women in Australia retiring with a quarter less super than men. This structural inequity also means women suffer more acutely from unpaid super.

This report gathers case studies and evidence on issues First Nations Australians are facing with superannuation, and provides practical solutions and recommendations for improvement. It identifies key barriers and shows that many First Nations peoples are shut out of the superannuation system and denied access to their savings.