DCA has made a submission on the Draft Terms of Reference for the Multicultural Framework Review.
Multicultural Framework Review – Terms of Reference (Draft)
DCA's Submission to ALRC Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws Inquiry

DCA has made a submission in response to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws Inquiry.
Settlement Services International: promoting gender and sexual diversity inclusion with employees and clients

How SSI approached the nuanced differences that can arise with an intersectional approach to Diversity and Inclusion.
Celebrating International Day for People of African Descent: It’s a matter of non-tokenistic inclusion

August 31st is International Day for People of African Descent (IDPOAD). Read on to find out more, and how to observe the day.
Why Australia’s business community needs a standardised approach to measuring cultural diversity
Australian businesses have an opportunity to measure and report on cultural diversity more meaningfully to reflect the sentiment shared by ethnically diverse communities and better inform how governments, employers, and services represent and respond to people’s diverse needs.
Why businesses are a refuge for asylum seekers and refugees

Why it is important to consider the role of the corporate sector in creating inclusive opportunities for welcoming and settling refugees.
How refugee inclusion allowed IKEA Australia to better serve their market, create a values-driven culture

Deep dive into how refugee inclusion allowed IKEA Australia to better serve their market, lead on sustainability and create a values-driven culture.
We need to talk about racism at work

In not naming racism, particularly at work, many Australians continue to endure it from organisations and individuals in their daily working lives.
Perspectives on Multilingualism

A look at the linguistic diversity within Australia and finding ways to celebrate its richness.
Caste: A challenge for equality, diversity, and inclusion

With caste-based discrimination becoming more apparent in organisations, employers should be concerned and aware. Read more ...
Herbert Smith Freehills taking action to improve ethnic diversity across the firm

In the wake of the tragic killing of George Floyd in May 2020, Herbert Smith Freehills’ CEO and the broader leadership team began a deeper conversation with their people about improving ethnic diversity across the firm.
Workplaces – a key chapter in improving the stories of Australian Muslims

Workplace-driven solutions are key to improving the stories of Australian Muslims.
NAB’s African Australian Employment Program
NAB’s African Australian Inclusion Program provides six months of work experience, to help people find meaningful employment.
Call me by my name | COVID -19

As coronavirus panic sparks increased racism DCA CEO Lisa Annese reminds us of the unity, kindness, and respect needed to endure this human crisis.
Submission: Religious Discrimination Legislation - Second Exposure Draft 2020
DCA strongly supports individuals being protected from discrimination and harassment because of their religious belief and we proactively support our members in creating workplaces where religious belief is afforded the same dignity and respect as other attributes of a person’s identity.
In good faith

As debates about religious expression continue, what’s it like to be a person of faith in modern Australia? We ask lawyer Daniel Wakim and DCA’s own Mariam Veiszadeh in our podcast.
We need to develop a more nuanced understanding of cultural diversity
Cultural diversity is more than just how a census data point defines you, and it’s more than just your race or ethnicity – it is also about the way someone else defines you, and how you identify, with all the complexity that entails.
Submission in response to the Exposure draft Religious Freedom Bills
While DCA strongly supports protections against discrimination on the basis of faith, this submission argues that proposed new laws would be problematic for business.
Religious inclusion: why it’s important and how to get it

DCA CEO Lisa Annese reflects on our multi-faith guidelines
Israel Folau: why words matter

The ongoing Israel Folau debate shows how powerful language is, especially at work.