Category: Submissions

Strengthening the Indigenous Procurement Policy through reform

DCA has provided a submission to respond to proposed reforms of the Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy.

Response to Establishing a Disability Employment Centre of Excellence

DCA provided a submission to the Department of Social Services on establishing a Disability Employment Centre of Excellence.

Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2023

This is DCA’s second submission supporting amendments to paid parental leave to ensure that Australia can offer government funded parental leave that is flexible, gender-neutral and promotes shared-care arrangements between parents.

Supporting women to achieve VET-based careers

DCA participated in a consultation and submitted a written submission to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on addressing barriers for women in vocational education and training (VET) pathways.

2026 Census Topic Consultation – Phase 2

DCA made a submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the 2026 Census Topic Consultation, Phase Two.

NSW Government Anti-Discrimination Act – Submission

DCA has made a preliminary submission on the NSW Government Anti-Discrimination Act – Review. Read it here.

Skilled Migration Assessing Authorities

DCA has provided a submission on the review of the skills assessment process for workers seeking entry into Australia.

ACCC Childcare Inquiry

DCA has provided a submission on the ACCC Interim Report, based on DCA’s response to the inquiry into Early Childhood Education and Care.

DCA Response to Department of Social Services Issues Paper

DCA provided a submission to the Department of Social Services to support a strong and diverse community sector, including funding for organisations that support specific disadvantaged and marginalised communities.

ALRC Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws Inquiry

DCA has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Religious Educational Institutions and anti-Discrimination Laws Inquiry.