FOI 26–2203 – Documents Relating To Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Programs

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The Department of Health and Aged Care released staffing and expenditure data for its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Monthly full-time equivalent staffing data for inclusion functions shows an increase from 8.02 FTE in July 2023 to 10.00 FTE by June 2024, then rising to 11.30–12.78 FTE across 2024–2025, with growth primarily in APS6 and EL1 classifications. Total DEI spending declined significantly year-on-year: from $299,249 in 2023–2024 to approximately $136,767 in 2024–2025. The largest reduction occurred in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce programs (dropping from $75,886 to $9,954) and Inclusion Initiatives (falling from $136,826 to $84,597). Spending on