Homophobia is rife in Australian sport. Whether playing at the local park or representing their country, gay and lesbian athletes routinely hide their sexuality to avoid abuse while pursuing the sport they love. Sarah Dingle investigates how difficult it is to come out on the field. Credits Reporter Sarah Dingle Researcher Lawrence Bull Supervising Producer...

Bringing together human rights and economic policymaking, this report calls for far-reaching changes to the global policy agenda that will transform economies and make women’s rights, and equality, a reality.

While gender and age are often noted as being important dimensions of Indigenous leadership and governance, they have rarely been examined in detail. This paper focuses specifically on the gender and age of directors on the boards of prescribed bodies corporate (PBCs), the corporations established to hold and/or manage native title rights and interests.

CEW’s Westpac Case Study reveals how one of Australia’s biggest employers – led by one of the world’s most high-profile female CEOs – tackled gender diversity.

Westpac has won much kudos over recent years for its efforts in attracting and promoting more women into management. It appointed the first woman, Gail Kelly, to the post of CEO - the only one to date to run a Big Four bank in Australia. She has now passed the baton on to a new...