“Education is the best weapon we have for dismantling disadvantage” @AlboMP at @AEUfederal’s Public Education Day Luncheon… fully funding public schools is one of the best ways we can address growing inequality let’s fully fund public schools now #foreverychild#proudtobepublic
Congratulations Sam Mostyn AO on her appt as Australia's 28th Governor-General. ✨
Sam has been a longstanding friend & associate of DCA, with time as Deputy Chair of the Board, as well as providing leadership & insight on our shared vision of a gender-equal future in Australia.
A wonderful appointment. Sam Mostyn is a dear friend of @DivCouncilAus and her record on working hard for a better Australia is superb. Congratulations, Sam - you will do Australia proud.
I am honoured to announce that His Majesty The King has approved my recommendation to appoint Ms Samantha Mostyn AO as Australia's next Governor-General.
At #CSW68 Australia's recent steps to offer data transparency on the gender pay gap and the National Gender Equality Strategy have been highlighted as world-leading actions to accelerate change.
While we celebrate these milestones, there is so much more to be done.
In support of the @UN_CSW theme to accelerate the achievement of gender equity, the UN @globalcompact & the private sector are gathering to discuss how to close the global gender equality gap & foster a more inclusive, equitable world.
Live now: @SenKatyG making the country statement for Australia at #CSW68@UN_CSW in New York. A privilege to be here with my colleagues from @DivCouncilAus and the whole Aus. Mission. #genderequity
DCA is proud to be part of a cohort of Aus reps in NY to mark the start of the UN's 68th session on the Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW68).
DCA team members @LisaAnnese@Jane_OLeary@vmapedzahama are embarking on a promising week for the DCA Delegation at UN CSW68.🌟
Last night, Aust. Gov hosted a welcoming event in New York to mark the start of the United Nation’s 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), hosted by James Larsen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission the UN. #CSW68#GenderEquality
DCA is thrilled to see the release of the govt's Working for Women #GenderEquality Strategy & commend its emphasis on centring lived experiences & evidence-based approaches. 👏👇👏👇 @LisaAnnese
A great step forward to Australian women & families. @DivCouncilAus had been advocating for super to be paid on parental leave& welcomes this news. Women shouldn’t be economically disadvantaged 4 the important role they play in rearing & raising the next generation. #IWD2024
The Commission welcomes the appointment of Giridharan Sivaraman as the next Race Discrimination Commissioner, announced this morning by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC.
Mr Sivaraman commences his role on Monday March 4.
Read more: https://t.co/dn0XozJPzG
"Australia as a whole does not have strong racial literacy skills & many struggle to see how language can be used to acknowledge & address racism & racial discrimination in the workplace." DCA CEO @LisaAnnese speaking to @hello_leaders.
Read more: https://t.co/WOeUMgEAqd
DCA CEO @LisaAnnese providing evidence today alongside @eraaustralia at Public Hearing for #PaidParentalLeave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. We believe PPL reforms will advance gender equality, women in workforce & benefit businesses & employees. ✨