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Think intersectionality in breaking barriers this International Women’s Day!
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We often hear about women struggling to break the 'glass ceiling', but for women who belong to additional marginalised groups, this ‘ceiling’ becomes far more difficult to break through. This is why an intersectional approach to gender equity remains essential. Culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women often face multiple, overlapping barriers shaped by both racism and sexism, making advancement even more challenging.
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As we mark International Women’s Day (8 March) and International Women of Colour Day (1 March) we’d like to shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking RISE Project (Realise. Inspire. Support. Energise) – an innovative example of taking an intersectional approach to gender equity. Launched in 2023, The RISE Project is working with 25 organisations across Australia to implement organisational change interventions that will help address systemic and organisational barriers for CARM women.
Diversity and inclusion work is about uplifting the voices of everyone, especially those who experience compounded forms of marginalisation. By challenging systemic barriers and encouraging organisations to drive meaningful change, programs like RISE don’t just benefit CARM women – they help to shape a more equitable future for all. Read our blog for the latest news on how the RISE Project is making a real difference in the workplace experiences of CARM women.
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Workplace Gender Equality Agency releases employer gender pay gaps
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The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) is publishing the next set of Australian private sector employer gender pay gaps today, 4 March 2025.
Australians are able to search and compare the gender pay gaps of more than 9,200 private sector employers on the Agency’s website in the interactive dashboard and in the WGEA Employer Gender Pay Gaps Report.
The proportion of men and women in each pay quartile, as well as the average total remuneration for each of these quartiles is available. Learn more on the WGEA website.
DCA will be hosting an event on gender pay gaps with WGEA in late April to further discuss the latest data. More details around this event will be released closer to the date.
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DCA at the UN: Taking the global stage for gender equality
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DCA is proud to be part of an Australian delegation heading to the United Nations for the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), taking place from 10 to 21 March 2025.
This year’s session is particularly significant as it marks 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark commitment to advancing gender equality worldwide. CSW69 will serve as a major platform to evaluate how far we’ve come and the challenges we still face.
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DCA is proud to be directly involved in two key parallel sessions at CSW69. The session, Uniting Across Borders: Global Allyship in the Face of Resistance, will focus on our collaboration with our Global Inclusion and Diversity Alliance (GIDA) partners. The other session, Women and Intersectionality at Work: Inclusive Approaches to Organisational Leadership, will focus on the significance of applying an intersectional lens in gender equality work. Read our news item to learn more and find out how to view our two key events online.
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Learn more
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Gender Economic Equality Study seeking submissions
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Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is seeking submissions for their Gender Economic Equality Study, focusing on intersectional and gendered workforce barriers. The study will inform future policy and data collection, addressing gaps that impact women - particularly those from marginalised backgrounds - in the labour market.
DCA encourages academics, researchers, and advocacy groups to contribute insights. Submissions for the study close this Friday, 7 March. Learn more on the submission website.
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DCA advocates for ASX to maintain focus on board diversity
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DCA is disappointed by the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s decision not to introduce its proposed new governance rules. Last year, DCA provided a joint submission calling for the ASX to enhance its corporate governance principles by incorporating objectives for greater cultural and racial diversity. We also advocated for Boards to disclose additional diversity data.
We encourage the ASX to maintain its focus on advancing board diversity and ensure Australia remains competitive, innovative, and inclusive on the global stage. Read the full statement on our website.
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Access and download DCA’s submissions, policy briefings, and policy positions on the Advocacy & Policy page of our website.
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Expressions of Interest open for this year’s Inclusive Employer Index
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DCA is now inviting Expressions of Interest for this year’s Inclusive Employer Index - a powerful diagnostic tool to assess your organisation’s D&I progress, benchmark strengths, pinpoint areas for growth, and provide actionable insights to enhance your approach to D&I.
By running the survey within your organisation, you'll gain deeper, data-driven insights across key diversity dimensions including comprehensive benchmarking against the Australian workforce, other DCA members, and (where applicable) your industry.
Organisations that meet or exceed the assessment criteria will be recognised as one of DCA’s Inclusive Employers for 2025-2026, with recognition lasting the two-year period.
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Learn more and register your interest
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Webinar series: Indigenous women in governance
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Join the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) tomorrow, 5 March from 12pm-2pm for their International Women’s Day webinar. Aligning with this year’s theme 'March Forward', the webinar will include a panel of Indigenous women at different stages of their governance journeys speaking on how they are driving meaningful change, championing community-led decision-making, and marching forward positively in their communities, organisations, and nations. Reserve your tickets today!
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Help change the story and prevent violence against women with the Me/We Campaign
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Me/We by Our Watch aims to help more people in Australia understand the link between gender inequality and violence against women. Support Me/We by sharing the campaign content across your social media channels, internal communications, and with your partners. Find out more at: ourwatch.org.au/mewe
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The Cost of domestic violence to women’s employment and education
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Professor of Domestic and Family Violence Anne Summers AO’s latest report, ‘The Cost of domestic violence to women’s employment and education’, published by the University of Technology Sydney Business School, quantifies the financial impact of domestic violence on Australian women for the first time.
The research found that despite the significant growth in women’s employment and education in recent decades, domestic violence continues to have a large and ongoing negative impact on women’s ability to participate in the workplace and higher education. Learn more and download the report from the UTS website.
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A warm welcome to the following organisations who recently became members of Diversity Council Australia!
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