Susan Ryan

Governments now have a new internationally aligned Australian standard to go by when trying to procure IT products that can be used by people of all abilities. It’s for all jurisdictions but the Commonwealth is leading by example.

Workforce diversity is not just about a fair go, it’s also increasingly seen as a smart business decision. A new report lays out a plan for government to create opportunities for people with disabilities and older Australians.

A job advertisement published by the federal Attorney-General invites more questions than answers, reigniting the debate about the need for a dedicated disability discrimination commissioner.

COMMENT: Governments can and should lead the way in slowly chipping away at employment discrimination on the basis of age and ability. It’s now the subject of a new dual-focus inquiry by equal opportunity pioneer Susan Ryan.