Update: Draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Framework

Thank you for your feedback on the Draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Framework.

During the consultation period we received 226 visits to the Join the Conversation website page, 16 feedback form submissions and one email submission. Of the feedback form participants, 7 were satisfied or very satisfied with the Framework, 3 were neutral and 6 were unsatisfied or very unsatisfied.

Community feedback on the Draft DEI Framework highlighted:

• strong overall support, with constructive feedback to strengthen implementation
• concerns about resource allocation and the importance of Council maintaining focus on core services
• expectation of equitable treatment for all community members, with DEI initiatives to be implemented in a balanced and proportionate manner.

Council Officers have reviewed all feedback received on the Framework, which will be tabled to the Council Meeting on 18 May 2026 for consideration and adoption.