Leadership now says celebratory events ‘contribute to our inclusive culture’ by acknowledging diverse workforce
at the department that included “particular clothes in celebration” - such as morning teas where staff were encouraged to wear rainbow pins or shirts for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia.that Defence should not be “pursuing a woke agenda ... our task is to build up the morale in the Australian Defence Force and these woke agendas don’t help”.
The officials said such events “contribute to our inclusive culture by acknowledging and promoting awareness of our diverse workforce.” “This includes for example team activities in support of not-for-profit organisations, charity events, and upcoming days such as Wear It Purple and R U OK day. We look forward to working with all of you to build capability through fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce to deliver on Defence’s mission.
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