Category: Opinion pieces

Why we need allies to step up in support of the Voice

DCA supports the Yes! campaign for the Voice to Parliament and calls on allies to step up and support it too.

Measuring Cultural Diversity

The census gives us an overview of Australia’s population, but it doesn’t tell us about the richness of who we are, how we identify and how others identify us.

Addressing Paid Parental Leave

Engaging women in paid work at the same rate as men would increase household incomes and support economic growth.

We need to talk about racism at work

DCA’s Lisa Annese, Ming Long and Virginia Mapedzahama urge organisations and employees to use appropriate language when talking about discrimination in the workplace.

Confronting the backlash against diversity and inclusion

In this opinion piece, former DCA CEO Lisa Annese unpacks what’s behind the backlash against D&I and how we can combat this rising sentiment.

Navigating the Right to Disconnect

The Right to Disconnect is an opportunity for workplaces to enact change that protects employee wellbeing in an increasingly connected world.

Despite it all, we’re still committed to diversity in Australia

Despite backlash against workplace diversity practices, Australian organisations remain committed to fostering inclusion at work.

Perspectives From a Migrant and a First Nations Woman Voting ‘Yes’

DCA’s Dr Virginia Mapedzahama and Simone Empacher Earl give their perspectives on the Voice Referendum as migrant and First Nations women.

Combatting ageism and embracing the ‘5-Generation’ workforce

In recognition of International Day of Older Persons, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM has written an opinion piece on how organisations can combat ageism in the workplace.

Australia should consider Iceland’s strategy to overcome the gender pay gap

Iceland has made it illegal to pay women less than men for similar work. This begs the question of whether Australian could and should be doing the same thing.