ACCC, AER celebrate bronze tier win for workplace inclusion
ACCC, AER celebrate bronze tier win for workplace inclusion | Insurance Business Australia
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ACCC, AER celebrate bronze tier win for workplace inclusion
Latest initiatives highlighted
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By
Roxanne Libatique
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) have been awarded Bronze Tier Status in the 2023-26 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), a key national measure of LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Commenting on the award, the ACCC said the acknowledgment highlights the efforts of both organisations in creating a more inclusive workplace for all employees, with a particular focus on fostering a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ staff.
Their PRIDE Network has played a central role in these efforts, overseeing updates to the ACCC/AER Pride Plan and refreshing policies related to gender affirmation.
Additionally, the agencies have revised parental leave and domestic violence policies to ensure they are inclusive of LGBTQIA+ families, and introduced new internal communication platforms to support staff in these communities.
Among the Australian companies that made the 2024 list are IQumulate Premium Funding, Arch Insurance Australia, AXA XL, HDI Global SE Australia, Rivers Insurance Brokers, Arteva Funding, and BAC Insurance Brokers.
The recognition of the ACCC, AER, and various insurance companies reflects a growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion across multiple sectors in Australia, with organisations increasingly integrating these values into their operational and workplace practices.
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