Michael Johnston

Too often, diversity strategies fall into the trap of symbolic action. But if we want real change, it has to be systemic. Procurement practices. Workforce reform. Training pathways. Safe and culturally aware workplaces. These aren’t line items on a checklist. They’ fundamental to building trust and delivering equity.

ext month, like thousands of Australians, I’ll be putting down the glass and picking up a cause that means a great deal to me.

Leading into this budget, expectations were fairly low for any significant announcements for the Geelong region.   Despite that outlook,...