Diversity, Equity and Inclusion backlash

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Status: Answered

Asked by: Senator Larissa Waters

Committee: Finance and Public Administration

Portfolio: Prime Minister and Cabinet

Agency: Workplace Gender Equality Agency

Round: 2026-27 Budget estimates

Question No: 536

Asked: 8 June 2026

Answer due: 16 July 2026

Question

1. Following the global backlash against gender equality, diversity and inclusion programs, has WGEA observed any changes to: a. the number of companies seeking accreditation under your Employer of Choice or Committed to Gender Equality programs? b. the type of companies seeking accreditation? c. how explicitly companies promote their accreditation? 2. If so, is WGEA taking any measures to address that?

Answer

Please see the attached answer.

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