Division
The majority voted against [amendments](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debates/?id=2023-08-01.96.1) introduced by Fowler MP [Dai Le](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/fowler/dai_le) (Independent), which means they were unsuccessful. ### What do the amendments do? The amendments would have required workplace diversity programs to be established to promote diversity. ### Amendment text > *(1) Schedule 1, page 3 (after line 16), after item 2, insert:* > >> *2A Paragraph 10A(1)(g)* >> >> *Repeal the paragraph, substitute:* >> >> *(g) recognises and promotes the diversity of the Australian community and fosters a diverse perspective in the workplace.* > > *(2) Schedule 1, page 5 (after line 8), after item 5, insert:* > >> *5A Section 18* >> >> *Repeal the section, substitute:* >> >> *18 Promotion of employment equity* >> >> *An Agency Head must:* >> >> *(a) establish a workplace diversity program:* >> >>> *(i) to allow for the proactive development of individuals of diverse backgrounds; and* >>> >>> *(ii) to assist in giving effect to the APS Employment Principles; and* >> >> *(b) promote diverse and inclusive recruitment within the Agency to give effect to the APS Employment Principles.*
House of Representatives, 2023-08-01. negative: ayes 14, noes 52.
Question
The majority voted against [amendments](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debates/?id=2023-08-01.96.1) introduced by Fowler MP [Dai Le](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/fowler/dai_le) (Independent), which means they were unsuccessful. ### What do the amendments do? The amendments would have required workplace diversity programs to be established to promote diversity. ### Amendment text > *(1) Schedule 1, page 3 (after line 16), after item 2, insert:* > >> *2A Paragraph 10A(1)(g)* >> >> *Repeal the paragraph, substitute:* >> >> *(g) recognises and promotes the diversity of the Australian community and fosters a diverse perspective in the workplace.* > > *(2) Schedule 1, page 5 (after line 8), after item 5, insert:* > >> *5A Section 18* >> >> *Repeal the section, substitute:* >> >> *18 Promotion of employment equity* >> >> *An Agency Head must:* >> >> *(a) establish a workplace diversity program:* >> >>> *(i) to allow for the proactive development of individuals of diverse backgrounds; and* >>> >>> *(ii) to assist in giving effect to the APS Employment Principles; and* >> >> *(b) promote diverse and inclusive recruitment within the Agency to give effect to the APS Employment Principles.*
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