FOI 26-3302 – Australian Workplace Equality Index submission to ACON

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The release (FOI 26-3302) concerns the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's 2026 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Advanced Submission, prepared with Pride in Diversity and ACON. The department's scorecard totals 108 of 120 points, with Gold tier recognition confirmed in a 1 June 2026 results email. Scoring notes flag gaps, including unclear complaints escalation tracking, no clear contact point for trans and gender diverse applicants, and training for people managers not evidenced as mandatory. Other items cover network reporting, employee survey participation (658 responses), and awards and event payments to ACON. No drug, vaccine, or clinical data appear in the excerpt.