Category: News and Media

NAIDOC 2021: On ancient cultures, and modern workplaces

Professor Deen Sanders OAM, a Worimi Man and Lead Partner at Deloitte, who shares his thoughts on ancient cultures and modern workplaces.

Submission: Respect at Work Bill

Diversity Council Australia has made a submission in response to the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021.

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.

Workplaces – a key chapter in improving the stories of Australian Muslims

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) report, Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims, puts the worrying level of Islamophobia in Australia into numbers.

New Board Deputy Chair: Chris Lamb

Diversity Council Australia is thrilled to announce the appointment of experienced HR exec, Chris Lamb, as the new Deputy Chair of the Board.

DCA Submission on the Workplace Gender Equality Act (WGEA) 2012

DCA has made a submission in response to the review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.

Inclusion to Prevent the Great Resignation

Workforces around the world are experiencing labour shortages as part of the post-pandemic ‘great resignation’.

Submission: Religious Discrimination Bill 2021

Diversity Council Australia has made a submission in response to the Inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills.

Building Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness – ANZ

How ANZ elevated their focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion from theory to practice and implemented change that really works.

Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973

DCA has made a submission in response to the review of the Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 (ML Act).