News articles
16 Nov 2021
Answers to your questions on toilets and bathrooms in the workplace.
Census is a missed opportunity for inclusion
Media releases
22 Jul 2021
DCA CEO, Lisa Annese, has expressed disappointment about the omission of questions relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and variations of sex characteristics in this year’s Census.
Intersections at Work: Understanding the Experiences of Culturally Diverse LGBTQ Talent at Work
Media releases
17 Mar 2020
Diversity Council Australia (DCA) and Pride in Diversity have today released a joint report into the workplace inclusion experiences of culturally diverse LGBTQ workers.
Ground-breaking research reveals support for inclusion in workplaces is up among one of the most resistant groups
Media releases
28 Nov 2019
DCA's 2019-2020 [email protected] Index shows that support for diversity and inclusion (D&I) is up among men – traditionally the group least likely to strongly support, and one of the groups most likely to oppose such initiatives.
Proposed Religious Freedom Laws will be impossible for Employers
Media releases
02 Oct 2019
The Australian Government’s proposed legislative reforms on religious freedom could stop Australian businesses fostering inclusive cultures and erode any hard-won benefits organisations have derived from inclusion.
Is it time for Australia to embrace a Bill of Rights to enshrine equality for all?
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.
Out in the Open - An executive talks about the business of transitioning
News articles
11 Sep 2018
Aram Hosie is a transgender rights advocate and executive who identifies as a binary presenting trans man. His story provides valuable insights into the issues and myths around transitioning.
One transgender executive’s success story defies a dark trend for the LGBTIQ+ community
Media releases
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.
New Resource Available: Out at Work - From Prejudice to Pride
News articles
27 Aug 2018
The report Out at Work: From Prejudice to Pride examines why LGBTIQ+ individuals share or conceal their LGBTIQ+ identity or status at work and what Australian organisations can do to make their workplace safe and inclusive for LGBTIQ+ workers to be themselves.
Out at Work: From Prejudice to Pride
Media releases
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.
Take our survey on LGBTIQ+ workplace experience
News articles
27 Feb 2018
We are conducting an Australian study on what motivates Australian LGBTIQ+ workers to come out at work and need your help to recruit respondents so that this research can have the impact it deserves.
Today is an historic day as Parliament passes the marriage equality legislation
Media releases
07 Dec 2017
Diversity Council Australia is delighted that marriage equality legislation has today passed the House of Representatives.
DCA welcomes the strong ‘Yes’ vote in support of marriage equality
Media releases
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’).
Strong 'Yes’ vote in support of marriage equality
News articles
15 Nov 2017
DCA is thrilled that Australians have returned a strong ‘Yes’ vote in support of marriage equality. We now call on the Australian Government to do its job and legislate to make marriage equality a reality for all Australians, as they promised, before the end of this year.
DCA says YES to marriage equality
News articles
15 Sep 2017
This week, people across Australia will start receiving their ballots to vote on marriage equality. Here are four ways you and your organisation can show support for LGBTIQ+ friends, family and colleagues and help secure a YES victory.
How to be inclusive during the same-sex marriage debate
News articles
23 Aug 2017
Following the Government's announcement that marriage equality is going to be put to the electorate via a postal plebiscite, DCA has collated tips and resources on supporting employees, colleagues, friends and family who will be affected by the Marriage Equality campaign.
Happy Mardi Gras - How to show support to LGBTIQ employees every day
News articles
02 Mar 2017
Sydney's Mardi Gras is one of the largest pride parades in the world with about 10,000 participants. Yet a persistent lack of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ employees and failure to acknowledge the diversity of customers could be costing business billions.
Anything but PC - D&I is a vital business tool in 2017 and beyond
Media releases
29 Dec 2016
Many leading practice Australian businesses continue to reap the rewards of diversity and inclusion (D&I) while others in the community want to ignore the benefits, according to Diversity Council Australia.
Marriage equality should be achieved via a free vote
Media releases
11 Oct 2016
Marriage equality should be achieved via a free vote in Parliament, according to Diversity Council Australia.
Election 2016: Where do the major parties stand on D&I?
Media releases
30 Jun 2016
Diversity Council Australia has today released responses to its pre-election survey about policies the major parties would be taking to the election that support diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces.