An inclusive morning tea event banned by former defence minister Peter Dutton for being part of a 'woke agenda' is back on the menu, after the new minister orders the ban to be scrapped.
abc.net.au/news/woke-defence-morning-tea-ban-overturned/101362596A controversial ban on defence staff holding special events celebrating diversity and cultural causes such as LGBT+ morning teas has been overturned.A ban on defence events deemed "woke" by the former minister Peter Dutton has been overturnedDefence says an inclusive culture is essential to capability and effectiveness
"People will always be our most important asset, and Defence is focused on building inclusive and capable teams, underpinned by our unified Values and Behaviours," the memo stated. "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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