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INTERVIEW: Why action on diversity and inclusion can help to boost Australian business artwork

INTERVIEW: Why action on diversity and inclusion can help to boost Australian business

SBS News In Depth
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Women in Australia are still under represented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers, holding only 15 per cent of STEM jobs. Amid recent threats to diversity and inclusion programs, Sally-Ann Williams CEO of Cicada Innovations and chair of the government's Pathway to Diversity in STEM review explains why a diverse workforce can improve productivity. She is speaking with SBS’s Sandra Fulloon.

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