Category: Media releases

First Nations facing increased discrimination & cultural load

First Nations people have seen increased levels of harassment and discrimination in the workplace this year, according to new research from Diversity Council Australia.

DCA welcomes new Board Directors as membership sees significant growth

Diversity Council Australia is excited to welcome three new directors to its board at the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

Professor Tom Calma urges Australia to focus on fact as Voice date draws near

Prof Tom Calma presented DCA’s 2023 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on the Voice to Parliament referendum.

Diversity Council Australia says Yes! to The Voice to Parliament

DCA supports a Yes! vote in the 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum to support First Nations peoples having constitutional recognition.

Shining a light on Culturally and Racially Marginalised Women at work

Research by DCA in 2023 examines the experience of Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) women at work in Australia.

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.

National Strategy for Gender Equality

DCA’s submission to the National Strategy for Gender Equality which has been submitted to parliament.

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.