Could Cuts to Diversity Hiring Practices Threaten Jobs for Australians with Disabilities?

Growing Concerns Over Disability Employment

Disability advocates are sounding the alarm that cuts to the public service and alterations to diversity hiring practices could jeopardize opportunities for vulnerable Australians to secure life-changing jobs.

Political Context

The federal opposition has indicated plans to reduce the public service if they win the upcoming election; however, the specifics regarding which roles or how many positions will be affected remain undisclosed.

Voices of Advocacy

Catherine McAlpine, CEO of Inclusion Australia, emphasizes the potential negative impact these cuts could have on employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Image: Catherine McAlpine from Inclusion Australia, photographed in Melbourne in April 2022. (ABC News: Patrick Stone)

Related Topics

This issue intersects with larger discussions surrounding Disability, People With Disability, and the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.