Category: Media releases

New program launching to address barriers for women in leadership

DCA’s RISE program will address barriers to leadership for women from Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) backgrounds.

DCA Welcomes Positive News About Positive Duties

DCA has welcomed news that the federal government is moving to implement many of the remaining legislative changes recommended by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins in her Respect@Work report.

Federal Government’s improved Parental Leave Policy

DCA welcomed the pre-budget announcement of increasing government funded paid parental leave to 26 weeks.

Inclusive recruitment to unlock hidden talent

Read the DCA report on inclusive recruitment to learn how you can reach overlooked and underleveraged talent to join your team.

Inclusive AI at Work in Recruitment: From Cautious to Converted

Important research from DCA and Monash University into the use of AI tools in recruitment – showing some are converted and some are cautious.

DCA Debate: Teams tackle moving on from gender equality

Diversity Council Australia (DCA) will hold its Annual Diversity Debate on 15 November 2023 and gender will be on the agenda.

Diversity Council Australia announces 2022-2023 Inclusive Employers

30 Australian employers who have been recognised as Inclusive Employers for 2022-2023 after taking part in the annual benchmarking Index.

10th Annual Debate – Gender Equality

10th annual Diversity Council Australia Debate saw two teams discuss the topic ‘Is it time to move on from gender equality?’

CEO appointed to Respect@Work Council

DCA’s CEO, Lisa Annese, has been appointed to the Respect@Work Council to help deliver safer, fairer and more inclusive workplaces.

Respect At Work Bill

DCA welcomes the Respect at Work Bill and its reforms passed by the Federal Parliament which will address sexual harassment at work.