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AICD presses case for stakeholder role in governance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... writing the guide, AICD derived insights and advice from customers, employees, suppliers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as activists and community groups on matters such as climate change, human rights and workforce culture. The ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

HESTA creates first Reconciliation Action Plan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), outlining steps the fund will take to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. HESTA is the first superannuation fund to sign a RAP, which has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. "The ...