gender diversity

When asked about the all-male news, Richard Marles acknowledged gender diversity was an area for Defence to improve upon.

Twenty-one percent of the Australian population are people of colour, yet make up only 2.7% of leaders in corporate, political and public sector institutions.

Increasing entitlements for women and establishing more offices for intelligence agencies around Australia would enhance Australia’s national security.

Insights into the similarities and differences between female and male leaders may have important implications when it comes to the selection and development of leadership talent, particularly when wanting to establish targeted interventions for particular groups such as women in leadership. Peter Berry Consultancy (PBC) recently conducted research that was aimed to contribute insights into […]

The Victorian government is looking to appoint a public sector gender equality commissioner. The role would be the first of its kind in Australia, according to minister for women Gabrielle Williams.

The Department of Defence has joined up with the education, research, and industry sectors to support gender equality in the STEM workforce, and has been recognised for its efforts.

The rate of women on Commonwealth government boards was at its highest in 2019, according to a new report from the Office for Women. In 2016, the government set a target of women holding 50% of government board positions overall, and men and women each holding at least 40% of positions on individual boards.

People can’t be counted on to make rational decisions.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has advised the Federal government not to include questions on gender identity and sexual orientation in the 2021 census because of “heightened risk of attention to changes” following the 2016 census denial of service attack.

The Prime Minister has said he expects his department to remove an “over the top” toilet sign that encourages people to choose the bathroom which “best fits” their gender identity.

A scathing review from the Lowy Institute says there is a “severe gender imbalance” across the international relations sector, despite evidence of gender-balanced workforces functioning more efficiently.