Key Points

• Many older women have been disadvantaged due to the historical gender pay gap that disrupted their careers and they are also more likely to be in part-time work.
• Many older women rely on the Age Pension, a government payment for retirees in Australia.
• Some advocates and economists have expressed concerns about whether everyday Australians will benefit from Australia's superannuation scheme.
• A report co-authored by Dr Jericho last October shows 22.8 per cent of Australian retirees live in poverty, compared to 11.1 per cent in Sweden and 3.8 per cent in Norway.