LGBTQ+ at Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)

We are a member of Pride in Diversity, a national not-for-profit employer support program for LGBTIQ workplace inclusion.

We (the department) support all employees and the diversity each of us brings to the workplace; including those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex or Queer (LGBTIQ). We value the unique experiences our LGBTIQ employees bring to their place of work.

We recognise the individual challenges these employees face and aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Our Inclusion Strategy 2021-2024 contains an LGBTIQ Action Plan. The action plan details how we will:

Create a culture where all employees feel safe and included, irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status
Ensure our employees are free to be their authentic selves, without the need to guard their conversations due to fear of bias, labels or discrimination.

We are a member of Pride in Diversity, a national not-for-profit employer support program for LGBTIQ workplace inclusion. Through this partnership, we participate in the Australian Workplace Equality Index and have access to training and development opportunities and materials and advice on policies and programs for LGBTIQ employees.

In 2020 the department was awarded GOLD status for participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark on LGBTIQ inclusion.

LGBTIQ+ Pride Network

The LGBTIQ+ Pride network aims to increase awareness and create a workplace that openly values and supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) employees by building relationships, sharing experiences, educating people and discussing relevant issues.

2020 LGBTIQ+ Flagship Event

The Department supported “Wear It Purple Day” on 28 August 2020 as its flagship LGBTIQ+ event of 2020. Wear it Purple Day supports the LGBTIQ+ community and organizational support and participation returns significant capital importance for the Department.

Wear it Purple Day strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. It is a day to celebrate the spirit of LGBTIQ+ youth and come together as a whole community – LGBTIQ+ pals and allies – to support them.