# The $50,000 Super Gap: Why Women Retire With Less And How To Close It | International Women’s Day Special

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Podcast: [SugarMamma’s Fireplay](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sugarmamma-s-fireplay-150082)
Published: 2026-03-08T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this special International Women’s Day episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, Canna Campbell explores one of the most important financial challenges facing Australian women today — the superannuation gender gap. Right now, Australian women retire with around $50,000 less superannuation than men on average, and in many cases the gap can be significantly larger. This financial inequality is driven by a range of factors including the gender pay gap, career breaks for raising children, part-time work and caregiving responsibilities. But the story doesn’t end there. In this empowering and educational episode, Canna explains why the super gap exists, what policy changes are helping address it, and the practical strategies women can use to take control of their financial future. You’ll learn about key government initiatives designed to support women’s retirement savings, including: • Superannuation paid on government parental leave • The Low Income Super Tax Offset (LISTO) • The government co-contribution scheme • Changes to how employers pay super contributions Canna also shares powerful strategies women can implement themselves to strengthen their super and long-term financial security, including: • Salary sacrificing before career breaks • Investing outside super for greater financial independence • Spouse contributions and contribution splitting • Catch-up concessional contributions • Downsizer contributions later in life This episode is a powerful reminder that while structural challenges exist, knowledge, planning and proactive financial decisions can make an enormous difference over time. Financial independence gives women security, freedom and choice — and the earlier you engage with…

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