Media releases
21 May 2019
The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG delivers Diversity Council Australia’s third Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on Diversity and Inclusion, sponsored by Telstra.
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Election 2019: Where do the major parties stand on D&I
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14 May 2019
In the lead up to the 2019 Federal Election DCA asked the major parties a series of questions from our own research about where they stand on diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces.
This Mother’s Day, let’s ‘share the care’ to close the gender pay gap
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09 May 2019
In the lead up to Mother’s Day, DCA is calling for government and business to do more to address the gendered impact of caring responsibilities to close the gender pay gap.
Mapping cultural diversity good for business – Harmony Day report
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21 Mar 2019
This Harmony Day, DCA and The University of Sydney Business School are launching a ground-breaking report which highlights how business can access the benefits that flow from mapping cultural diversity in the workplace.
IWD 2019 - Top myths on sexual harassment and how to debunk them
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01 Mar 2019
This International Women’s Day, Diversity Council Australia (DCA) is calling on employers to stand up for safety and respect at work and stamp out sexual harassment.
Australians with disability among the most discriminated at work
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29 Nov 2018
As the world prepares to mark the International Day of People with Disability, some sobering statistics highlight the state of affairs for many organisations in Australia.
Debate finds it is not really a good idea to bring your whole self to work
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21 Nov 2018
The Diversity Council Australia and National Australia Bank Annual Diversity Debate held in Sydney last night found it is not really a good idea to bring your whole self to work.
Is it really a good idea to bring your whole self to work?
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06 Nov 2018
The 2018 Diversity Council Australia and National Australia Bank Annual Diversity Debate will ask: Is it really a good idea to bring your whole self to work?
One transgender executive’s success story defies a dark trend for the LGBTIQ+ community
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10 Sep 2018
Aram Hosie – a transgender executive and member of Victoria’s LGBTIQ Taskforce, speaks publically about his success story as part of Diversity Council Australia’s new podcast series, The Art of Inclusion.
Diversity Council Australia debunks ‘African gangs’ narrative as new podcast is released
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03 Sep 2018
Consider the facts before judging the South Sudanese community in Melbourne. Evidence shows that Melbourne is not in crisis due to 'African gang violence'. DCA has release a statement outlining reality and talks to those involved in the first episode of its podcast 'The Art of Inclusion".
Out at Work: From Prejudice to Pride
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13 Aug 2018
Two thirds of LGBTIQ+ employees in Australia are not out to everyone with whom they work and this significantly compromises their wellbeing and performance, according to new research released by DCA in partnership with RMIT University, the Star Observer, Deloitte and QBE.
The Hon Julia Gillard: Workplaces need to embrace mental health in D&I
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26 Jul 2018
Delivering DCA's Oration, The Hon Julia Gillard AC, Chair of beyondblue and former Prime Minister, said Australian businesses need to see diversity and inclusion (D&I) through a different lens, with mental health as a key focus.
DCA welcomes the national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
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20 Jun 2018
DCA welcomes the national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
Male carer ‘career trap’ stalling gender equality
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04 Jun 2018
Men who want to work flexibly to care for their families face high levels of discrimination, and are caught in a fault line that threatens Australia’s progress towards gender equality, according to DCA.
Seven myths about flexible working and how to debunk them
Media releases
12 Apr 2018
DCA’s CEO Lisa Annese says organisations and individuals are discouraged from engaging in flexible work by myths and misconceptions. "Many employees want access to flexible work but are discouraged by a workplace culture that views anything other than full-time face time work as second rate."
Qantas, Words at Work and inclusive language
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05 Mar 2018
DCA's WordsAtWork materials encourage reflection and discussion at work about what respectful and inclusive language looks like.
International Women’s Day 2018; Everyone’s a winner: Gender inclusion not at the expense of men
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01 Mar 2018
This International Women’s Day, Diversity Council Australia (DCA) is calling on all organisations to step up their inclusion programs by encouraging men to help make gender equality a reality.
Today is an historic day as Parliament passes the marriage equality legislation
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07 Dec 2017
Diversity Council Australia is delighted that marriage equality legislation has today passed the House of Representatives.
Landmark research reveals the state of inclusion in Australian workplaces
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22 Nov 2017
Led by DCA and sponsored by Suncorp, the new [email protected] Index clearly identifies the benefits of inclusion and the need for Australian companies to put words into action and invest in creating inclusive places to work.
DCA welcomes the strong ‘Yes’ vote in support of marriage equality
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15 Nov 2017
Diversity Council Australia is thrilled that Australians have returned a strong ‘Yes’ vote, with 61.6% in support of marriage equality (versus 38.4% who voted ‘No’).