Submissions
20 Mar 2023
DCA has made a submission on the Draft Terms of Reference for the Multicultural Framework Review.
DCA's Submission to ALRC Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws Inquiry
Submissions
03 Mar 2023
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
Case Study
24 Oct 2022
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
Blog
25 Aug 2022
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
Opinion pieces
04 Jul 2022
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
Blog
17 Jun 2022
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
Case Study
24 May 2022
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
Opinion pieces
21 Mar 2022
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
Blog
21 Feb 2022
A look at the linguistic diversity within Australia and finding ways to celebrate its richness.
Caste: A challenge for equality, diversity, and inclusion
Blog
29 Nov 2021
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
Case Study
20 Sep 2021
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
Opinion pieces
28 Jul 2021
Workplace-driven solutions are key to improving the stories of Australian Muslims.
NAB’s African Australian Employment Program
Case Study
17 Sep 2020
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
Blog
06 Apr 2020
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
Submissions
29 Jan 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
Podcasts
09 Dec 2019
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
Opinion pieces
01 Nov 2019
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
Submissions
16 Oct 2019
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
Blog
10 Sep 2019
DCA CEO Lisa Annese reflects on our multi-faith guidelines
Israel Folau: why words matter
Blog
03 Jul 2019
The ongoing Israel Folau debate shows how powerful language is, especially at work.