Category: News and Media

Courage Over Comfort: Building Racial Literacy at Work

March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), but Australia remains the only country in the world that would rather name it “Harmony Day”. This […]

Submission to inquiry into Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025

On 27 November 2025, the Senate referred the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025 for inquiry and report. DCA supports the intent of the Bill to […]

DCA data reveals ‘class ceiling’ in Australian workplaces

New research from DCA has spotlighted a powerful but hidden barrier holding Australians back at work: their social class.

Class bias at work: 58% of employers favour elite uni grads, some using it to screen applicants

Australia may pride itself on being a land of equal opportunity, but new research from DCA reveals class bias still shapes career opportunities.

Australian workers continue to back inclusion as D&I action reaches record high

New data from DCA’s 2025-2026 Inclusion@Work Index shows support for D&I in Australian workplaces remains strong, with more organisations taking action than ever.

Why Inclusive leadership matters more than ever: Insights from DCA’s Inclusion@Work Index 2025–2026

In a time of rising complexity, polarisation, and rapid technological change the role of leaders in creating safe, equitable, high‑performing workplaces has never been more important.

Celebrating DCA member achievements this International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (March 8) is an important milestone for workplaces as we strive toward gender equality. Research shows gender equality offers a range of measurable and well-documented benefits for […]

Celebrating neurodiversity at work: why data matters for neuroinclusion

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, DCA is launching a new resource to help organisations take action on workplace neuroinclusion.

Understanding Australia’s new gender equality targets

From April 2026, target setting will not only be best practice – it’ll also be a regulatory requirement for many Australian employers.

More than getting girls into science: The lifecycle approach to gender equity in STEM

To mark International Day of Women & Girls in Science, SAGE’s Dr Janin Bredehoeft outlines an evidence-led approach to gender equity in STEM.