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Highlighting the significance of gender equity for workplace productivity, economic prosperity & social well-being

Coming together for the first time, key stakeholders will talk openly around the current state of the nation vis-à-vis gender equity. This day will provide actual global comparisons and explore expert theories on where we are heading. This event will aim to ensure all Australian employers have an opportunity to stay abreast of critical socio-economic developments and potential legislative changes.

Assembly objectives Responding to a widespread need for accurate and up to date information on this heavily debated issue, The National Assembly on Gender Equity & Diversity will;
• Offer attendees key insights into the nationwide move toward improved gender equity and how this will affect the future of the entire Australian business community and the Australian economy
• Provide up to date, accurate information on the where we are and where we need to be in terms of gender equity
• Explore proven strategies to assist & support Australian businesses to make informed, beneficial changes in their organisations enabling them to create a culture of sustainable change and improved accountability in relation to gender equity.

Assembly themes & presenters


Male Champions of Change - why elevating the representation of women in leadership is key David Peever, Managing Director, Rio Tinto Australia (invited)

Exploring the ASX Guidelines & the broader implications for the Australian business community Jillian Segal AM, Non-Executive Director, ASX Ltd and National Australia Bank

Legislated Quota's vs Guidelines - The European Story Chris Thomas, Partner, Egon Zehnder International

A Case Study from the EOWA Business Achievement Awards Deborah Waterhouse, Vice-President and General Manager, Australia and New Zealand, GlaxoSmithKline

Addressing gender equity for the Australian Economy - productivity, skill's shortage & the 'hidden resource' Philip Bullock, Chairman, Skills Australia Juliet Bourke, Partner, Deloitte

What role does the government play in addressing gender equity in Australia? Dr Anne Summers, Author, Journalist & Former Advisor to Prime Minister Paul Keating & Prime Minister Bob Hawke

Society, culture & the unconscious bias - a panel discussion on overcoming societal and cultural barriers to gender equity Professor Robert Wood, Director, Centre for Ethical Leadership, Melbourne Business School Dr Terrance Fitzsimmons, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Queensland Business School Fiona Reed, Principal, Melbourne, Mercer Human Capital

Picture Australia in 2030 having achieved gender equity... ...now picture Australia in 2030 remaining at the point we are at today? Which picture do you prefer? Catherine Fox, Deputy Editor, AFR BOSS Magazine

EOWA Employer of Choice for Women for 10 years IMB: Leading by example; from the top and from the beginning Andrew Stevens, MD, IBM Australia & NZ


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