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Home Confronting the backlash against diversity and inclusion

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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.

Release of National Carer Strategy

DCA welcomes the government’s renewed commitment to Australia’s three million unpaid carers in its new ten-year National Carer Strategy.

Class bias at work: 58% of employers favour elite uni grads, some using it to screen applicants

Australia may pride itself on being a land of equal opportunity, but new research from DCA reveals class bias still shapes career opportunities.

Steal Future Group’s Cultural Leave Policy

Ethical super outfit Future Group decentralise and share their Cultural Leave policy. Read on to steal it!

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This National Reconciliation Week, how do we reconcile the irreconcilable?

Kate Russell, CEO of Supply Nation and Board Director at DCA, explains why this National Reconciliation Week may be a difficult time for mob.

Election 2022: D&I for the Major Parties

Each Federal Election, Diversity Council Australia writes to both major parties to ask them to respond to a series of questions.

Diversity and Inclusion in 2023

Key issues in the Diversity and Inclusion space during 2023 and important research that DCA will bring on workplace issues.

Audience at DCA 2023 Oration

DCA 2023 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

DCA held the Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on 30 August 2023 with Professor Tom Calma AO presenting on the Voice to Parliament referendum.

NSW Government Anti-Discrimination Act – Submission

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

AdvantAge program – Commonwealth Bank

Case Study on CommBank’s AdvantAge program that focuses on generational diversity as well as life stage and life events diversity.


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