Labor defence minister ends Peter Dutton’s ‘war on wokeness’ within department
by Josh Butler from World news | The Guardian on (#62SX9)
Leadership now says celebratory events contribute to our inclusive culture' by acknowledging diverse workforce
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The defence minister, Richard Marles, has torn up a Coalition-era ban on departmental staff holding morning teas that celebrate diversity, with military top brass saying they want to foster an inclusive workforce".
The defence department secretary, Greg Moriarty, and the chief of defence, Gen Angus Campbell, have backed staff to celebrate events including LGBTQ+ Wear It Purple day and R U OK day after former minister Peter Dutton accused the military of pursuing a woke agenda".
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