Diversity Resources

This page contains resources that listed companies may find helpful in implementing the diversity-based recommendations in the 2010 amendments to the ASX Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations.

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The Principles and Recommendations

NEW:  Listed company response to ASX Corporate Governance Council diversity recommendations

ASX Compliance has released an independent report from KPMG on ASX-listed companies' adoption of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's recommendations relating to gender diversity for the period 31 December 2011 to 30 December 2012 - the first full year in which companies were required to comply, on an if not why not basis, with the diversity recommendations.

The report follows on from an earlier report published in July 2012 which looked at 31 December 2011 year-end companies only - being the first group of companies required to comply on an if not why not basis with the diversity recommendations.

ASX: educational events and presentations

Other documents

Useful documents produced by other organisations

Research

Research cited in ASX Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations (as amended in June 2010)

Other research of interest 

Useful websites

A number of organisations have helpful information on their websites regarding diversity.

Diversity consultants

The following links are provided for informational purposes only to assist listed companies to investigate resources available to them in undertaking diversity-related activities.

Important notice: ASX does not endorse or sponsor, and is not affiliated with, any of the consulting companies or individuals identified below ("consultants").  ASX does not give any warranty or representation as to the accuracy or reliability of the information supplied by the consultants, the suitability of the goods or services provided by the consultants, or the qualifications of the consultants. To the extent permitted by law, ASX and its employees, officers and contractors shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising in any way (including by way of negligence) from or in connection with any information provided or omitted, or from anyone acting or refraining to act in reliance on this information.  Listed companies seeking to utilise the services of a diversity consultant should undertake their own research and due diligence before doing so.  

 

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