Diversity
Brands embracing pride month confront a volatile political climate in US
A conservative backlash is making companies retreat from campaigns promoting inclusion.
- by Jordyn Holman and Julie Creswell
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LGBTQ
Being young and LGBTIQ can be tough. But take it from us, it gets better
A good life lived in the shadows was once the best an LGBTIQ Australian could aspire to. Not any more, as these famous faces will tell you, beautifully.
Codes to receive new guidelines for transgender athletes and high-performance sport
The process that reviewed a transgender athlete’s application to join a basketball league will be used to inform guidelines being developed by The Australian Institute of Sport.Â
- by Carla Jaeger
How Chinese-Australian views differ on AUKUS, Taiwan and Xi Jinping
Chinese Australians feel increasingly positive about life in Australia, but an annual survey has found their views on some issues differ significantly from the broader population.
- by Matthew Knott
Not so black and white: The changing face of Australian film and TV
Screen Australia has released the second Seeing Ourselves report into screen diversity. But how much has really changed since the first?
- by Karl Quinn
They have money and love fashion. So, why do so many brands ignore these women?
The average Australian is getting closer to the fashion industry’s definition of ‘plus size’. But most retailers have been slow to cater to this growing market.
- by Melissa Singer
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Education
Wokeism has its flaws but it need not silence free debate in universities
I’m a university lecturer who grew up in the facing extreme racism. Wokeism has its dangers, but it would have made a world of difference to my confidence back then.
- by Khin Myint
How a Filipino lime is driving inclusion in Australia
Growing up in Australia, Fides Mae Santos and Grace Guinto didn’t always embrace their Filipina roots. But they have made it their mission to instil pride in their community.
- by Mibenge Nsenduluka
Academy Awards are about to get serious about diversity
There will be new standards that best picture nominees will have to meet next year.
- by Garry Maddox
British high commissioner fires back at Wong’s colonial past speech
Britain’s high commissioner to Australia, Vicki Treadell, will use a speech to the National Press Club to highlight the UK’s diversity success compared to Australia.
- by Latika Bourke
Leadership program tailored for women of colour
More senior managers will have new opportunities at executive levels and board positions, improving diversity in Australian institutions.
- by Sue White