The article explores the potential for a growing backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Australia, mirroring a trend observed in the United States following the election of Donald Trump and a Supreme Court decision against affirmative action. Reports indicate a rise in opposition to DEI, with some attributing it to Trump's rhetoric and policies. Examples include Rio Tinto's report on increased bullying, particularly targeting women, which may be linked to DEI efforts. However, McDonald's Australia maintains its commitment to DEI despite the US arm's recent shift away from diversity goals.
Corporate Australia might be in the middle of a"strengthening" backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as the balance looks to shift following the election of US President Donald Trump .
The Diversity Council of Australia reported a rise in the number of people who opposed DEI initiatives. Picture: Getty Images She noted the rhetoric against such initiatives from Trump, who on Monday signed an executive order to end “radical and wasteful government DEI programs”, could have influenced this pushback.
Reflecting on anecdotal evidence, Ms Motto said the backlash had primarily occurred in spaces where “traditionally the inequity appears the most”. Pushback to DEI was seen acutely in the 2024 Rio Tinto report, which found it may have been a contributing factor to a rise in reported bullying with women more likely to be the victims.
In terms of ongoing backlash to these cultural changes, Nick Healy, the Portfolio Manager at Wilson Asset Management Global Fund, predicted corporate Australia would follow in the footsteps of the major US players.“So what you do often see is we tend to adopt these changes with a lag.
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