Equal Opportunity Policies

Dean Wells - 00:07:44

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Dean Wells
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00:07:44

Dean Wells reflects on his relationship with the department during his time as Attorney-General. He notes the enthusiasm within the public service about the possibility for reform. He was the first Attorney-General to introduce legislation banning discrimination against breast feeding mothers.

Craig Sherrin - 01:12:27

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Craig Sherrin
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01:12:27
Craig Sherrin comments on the economic importance of equal opportunity, but questions the success of government initiatives.

Ann Scott - 01:02:05

Interview: 
Ann Scott
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01:02:05
Ann Scott speaks about attempts to raise numbers of Police Service officers and other public servants drawn from Indigenous or non-English speaking backgrounds.

Ann Scott - 00:36:31

Interview: 
Ann Scott
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00:36:31
Ann Scott speaks about the difficulties for women in the public service, including the glass ceiling, tokenism, sexism and work/life balance. She also speaks about changing recruitment policy, the rise of merit/qualifications based hiring, the introduction of equal opportunity measures, and the importance of women's networking.

Ann Scott - 00:20:58

Interview: 
Ann Scott
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00:20:58
Ann Scott discusses Native Title, Indigenous policies, and the vastly improved relations between the government and Indigenous people under the Goss Government.
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