Palazzo Versace Gold Coast Australia
Diversity Policy
Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose i
2.0 Policy Statement i
3.0 Definitions ii
4.0 Implementation/management ii
5.0 Policies and Procedures iii
5.1 Recruitment iii
5.2 Interviewing iv
5.3 Selection iv
5.4 Training and Development iv
6.0 Bullying and Harassment iv
7.0 Feedback v
8.0 Signature & Date of Employee v 1.0 Purpose
Australia has one of the most diverse populations in the world. Workplace diversity is about the people we work with and the place we work at. Diversity for Palazzo Versace Gold Coast is about recognizing the individual differences of people who come from a broad range of backgrounds, cultures and abilities. It is about understanding the value of using those different perspectives and working towards enhancing the quality of our work. Diversity in this context cover things such as gender, age, language, cultural background, sexual orientation, religious belief, marital status, life experience, level of education, disabilities, personality, perceptions and attitudes.
2.0 Policy Statement
The following legislative requirements should be considered in conjunction with this policy:
• Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991;
• Age Discrimination Act 2004;
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992;
• Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986;
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011;
• Racial Discrimination Act 1975;
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984;
• Workplace Relations
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