Category: Media releases

Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023

DCA welcomes the bill to amend the Workplace Gender Equality Bill, known as Closing the Gap Bill, as an important development.

Intersectional approach to women in leadership

DCA and partners have funding for a project to address the systemic barriers restricting CARM women’s upward mobility into leadership roles in Australian organisations.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

Census is a missed opportunity for inclusion

DCA is disappointed about the omission of questions relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and variations of sex characteristics in this year’s Census. “The Census is an incredibly important tool for providing information to support the planning, administration and policy development activities of governments, business and other users,” said Lisa Annese, DCA CEO.

DCA announces support of Uluru Statement from the Heart

Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has officially announced its support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart campaign to secure constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.