Position statements
15 Aug 2018
DCA utterly condemns Senator Fraser Anning’s divisive and inaccurate comments about Muslim Australians, social cohesion and our immigration program.
The Art of Inclusion: Podcast Preview
Podcasts
09 Aug 2018
Listen to a snapshot of the upcoming podcast series.
Airport lounges as a metaphor for diversity and leadership ...
Blog
25 Jul 2018
Lisa Annese reflects on how airport lounges reflect the lack of diversity in leadership in Australia.
Working in a #MeToo world: hopes for the national inquiry into workplace sexual harassment
Opinion pieces
19 Jul 2018
Lisa Annese, CEO of Diversity Council Australia, weighs in on the national inquiry into workplace harassment, and what this means for businesses operationing in a #MeToo world
Age as an asset. Are we doing right by older workers?
Blog
12 Jun 2018
Justine Irving, a leading age researcher in Australia, asks: Are we doing right by older workers?
Refugee talent: something to think about the next time you hire
Blog
12 Jun 2018
In Australia, 30 per cent of our refugee intake comes from highly-skilled professions and trades. Yet many of them fail to get their training and certification recognised ...
Flexible work - for when life throws curve balls
Blog
01 Jun 2018
DCA's Tracy Hocking pens a heartfelt personal reflection on the unexpected benefit of flexible work.
Audio: An Indigenous perspective
Blog
26 Mar 2018
Tanya Denning-Orman, Station Manager of SBS’s National Indigenous Television, reflects on constitutional recognition, and the failings of Closing the Gap targets.
The final word on words at work
Blog
13 Mar 2018
A response to the recent media response to our WordsAtWork material, which has been disheartening – and inaccurate.
Engaging men on International Women’s Day: lessons from Sweden
Blog
01 Mar 2018
This International Women’s Day – as DCA calls on organisations to step up their inclusion programs and encourage men to help make gender equality a reality – we share 3 lessons from Sweden.
Happy Mardi Gras 2018
Blog
27 Feb 2018
On the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Mardi Gras, more and more organisations are participating to make it the biggest parade yet. But how safe is it for Australians to be out at work? DCA's Policy & Research Manager Cathy Brown asks this question and more in a new blog.
"A nation building opportunity"- thoughts and actions on the Uluru Statement
Blog
22 Feb 2018
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander leaders share their thoughts on the Uluru Statement, Constitutional reform, and ally actions.
Why should business care about social justice?
Blog
15 Feb 2018
Why should business care about social justice?
Have you done your homework ahead of the Gender Equality Network?
Blog
14 Feb 2018
Ahead of the Gender Equality Network on February 28, which topics should you come schooled on?
Susan Carland on faith, feminism and intersectionality
Blog
13 Feb 2018
Dr Susan Carland sits down to answer DCA’s questions about the intersection of her feminism and her Muslim faith.
Hopes for Jacinda Ardern’s power pregnancy
Opinion pieces
30 Jan 2018
Jacinda Ardern's power pregnancy is going to help many women crack the baby/boss dilemma.
Freedom of religion consultation
Submissions
24 Jan 2018
DCA wants to hear from its members about how they manage issues where religion and other diversity dimensions collide, and what policies they have in place to allow employees to observe religious practice.
Australia should consider Iceland's strategy to overcome the gender pay gap
Opinion pieces
09 Jan 2018
Taking Iceland’s lead and introducing penalties for failing to recognise one of the most stubborn problems in our workforce could speed up progress.
Key issues that will define 2018
Blog
04 Jan 2018
This agenda for change agents outlines the key issues that will define 2018
Why people hate on diversity and inclusion (and how to get them not to)
Opinion pieces
14 Dec 2017
Why wouldn’t someone subscribe to the great Australian maxim of a fair go for all?