Ageism is impacting productivity. This is how we fix it

Two eminent Australians write about how ageism is impacting the country's prosperity, and what to do about it.

Published: 9 October 2025
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  • 9 October 2025
  • Women's Agenda

Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM and CEO of Diversity Council Australia Catherine Hunter write about the impact of ageism on Australia's productivity and how to fix in Women's Agenda.

They discuss how a large and experienced segment of the labour force is ready and willing to contribute, but too often excluded.