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Stakeholders mull impact of Rio Tinto report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
... 1972 (WA) with stronger protection; and urgent review of the adequacy of the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984. Traditional owners are seeking stronger legal protections to enhance self-determination. "Traditional ...

Class linked to experience of inclusion at work: DCA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... strongly agree/agree). "Our research looked at nine diversity demographics including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, age, caring status, class, cultural background, disability status, gender, religion, and sexual orientation and ...

Wesfarmers director to retire

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... Wesfarmers Group's Australian workforce through achieving proportional representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. This would equate to a total of approximately 3000 people across Wesfarmers' existing workforce by the end ...

ACCR files resolutions with BHP, AGL for AGM votes

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... cultural heritage sites in Australia until relevant laws are strengthened; remove gag orders on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners so they can speak publicly about cultural heritage concerns on their land; and be forthright and ...

Commonwealth Bank provides sustainability-linked finance to Wesfarmers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... Wesfarmers Group's Australian workforce through achieving proportional representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. This would equate to a total of approximately 3000 people across Wesfarmers' existing workforce by the end of 2022. ...

Diversity Council Australia discusses myths around workplace flexibility

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... active grandparent etc. Evidence shows all workers as well as specific groups such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, men, older and younger workers want and need flexible work. 5. Flexibility is just another word for part-time work ...

Employees in more inclusive workplaces report higher job satisfaction: DCA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... Australian workers experienced discrimination or harassment last year alone (22%), with 38% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, Australians with a disability (34%) and Australians under 30 (30%) reporting experiencing discrimination or ...

DCA sets agenda for diversity and inclusion in 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... people with disability is around 30% lower than for other Australians, and the gap is 20% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. People with culturally diverse backgrounds are "still significantly underrepresented" in leadership in Australian ...

Workplace diversity a driver of innovation: DCA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... you broaden your market reach, locally and abroad. Build genuine engagement and trust with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to develop mutually beneficial partnerships and better capitalise on Indigenous talent. Focus on expanding opportunities ...

Assessing net benefits of Indigenous CFI projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... outcomes, and Gerrard stressed that the projects must be developed with respect when it comes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land and traditional practices. "There are two important points - that certainly not all Indigenous people see carbon ...