Discrimination

New research shows that ChatGPT prefers younger employees for our “fast-moving” world, and it may be contributing to already-high levels of ageism in recruitment

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered glaring gaps in healthcare for older people. Now, with an increasingly older population, Australia needs to come to terms with its ageism

Teachers need support and better resources to ensure prescribed texts are not tokenistic, but present an affirming representation of the LGBTQIA+ community

Two major opportunities for reform of the Disability Discrimination Act have been overlooked, including being respected as decision-makers on an equal basis as others and discriminatory migration practices

Focusing on single acts of bigotry releases institutions, like the AFL, of any responsibility and ensures ongoing homophobia and racism in football

As the use by employers of AI to screen job applicants grows, there are serious risks of discrimination against women, older applicants and minority groups. Should it be banned until it is regulated?

New research finds that for people with disability, working in a job that's a good match for their skills and needs can improve mental health. But the reverse is also true

AI can be just as discriminatory in the workplace as any human manager and the law needs to catch up to this new reality

While increased visibility of the LGBTQIA SB+ community aims to promote acceptance, it can inadvertently increase stigma, highlighting the need for strong allies on days of awareness

It’s crucial that women play a role in AI innovation and education to combat gender discrimination and marginalisation globally