ASIC’s work impacts virtually every Australian. So it is essential that our interactions and interventions are appropriate, effective, relevant and respectful.
As a starting point, this means ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. However, we believe there is much more to diversity than this.
We recognise the value in bringing together different people from different backgrounds to blend and build on different perspectives and approaches. Yet, without the right working practices and culture, these benefits may be missed.
For ASIC, achieving genuine diversity means creating an inclusive environment, where each of our people feels they belong. Where everyone is supported to achieve their potential - and barriers to success are actively identified and eliminated. In doing so, we will not only make the most of the talent within our organisation, we will also become a better regulator.
As Chair, I am committed to ensuring that ASIC is a place where everyone feels valued for who they are and what they do. Regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, intersex status, cultural background, religious affiliation, disability status, caregiving responsibilities or socio–economic background.
Joe Longo, ASIC Chair