Category: Media releases

The gender pay gap nears $1 billion per week

The latest edition of She’s Price(d)less shows that the national pay gap is estimated at $966m per week or $51.8b per year.

Groundbreaking Survey: Employment Experiences of Indigenous Australians

The Gari Yala survey aims to be a voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers, capturing the truth on workplace cultural safety, inclusion and exclusion/racism.

Diversity Council Australia Welcomes Directors to its Board

DCA has welcomed new members of the council’s Board of Directors to help guide its work in diversity and inclusion.

Businesses’ role in addressing domestic abuse

Jess Hill will address business leaders about their role in addressing the complex issue of domestic abuse at DCA’s Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on Diversity & Inclusion.  

4 in 10 Australian workers silent about mental health

Four out of every ten Australian workers who reported poor mental health in the past year didn’t talk about it at work.

New Australian research shows businesses how to address racism at work

Racism at Work is an evidence-based organisational framework for anti-racism action to help Australian businesses effectively address racism.

D&I skills needed to optimise artificial intelligence in recruitment

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be an efficient tool for recruiting, but a diversity and inclusion lens is necessary to reduce bias rather than amplify it.

Proposed religious discrimination law would prevent inclusivity

Proposed religious discrimination legislation in its current form would prevent employers from fostering inclusive workplaces.

Inclusion at work – an antidote to the great resignation

With workforces around the world experiencing labour shortages as part of the post-pandemic ‘Great Resignation’, there is an urgent need for employers to focus on building workplaces that will retain staff and satisfy employees’ desire for more fulfilling, flexible work lives.

New DCA Chair: Ming Long AM

DCA is excited to announce the new Chairperson of our Board of Directors, Ming Long AM.