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Answer Overview

Response rates from 34.9k Australia voters.

43%
Yes
57%
No
38%
Yes
37%
No
3%
Yes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace
19%
No, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender
1%
Yes, but only for large international corporations
1%
No, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @B32TNNVanswered…3 days3D

No, but it should be encouraged. I think naturally due to stakeholder power, they will generally have women in TMT’s because it looks bad on the business externally from clients etc. and reputation is vital, especially in the current climate where ESG and CSR are so relevant.

 @B2WGS2Xanswered…1wk1W

Yes, but this should not apply to small businesses, which often don't have the luxury of large enough hiring pools to promote diversity.

 @B2VMYV6answered…2wks2W

only if they meet the qualifications and are better than the other employees running for the positions

 @B2SXP9Sanswered…2wks2W

No, diversity should be encouraged by government but not mandated by it. It should be up to the business if they decide to mandate it.

 @B2PSGJRanswered…3wks3W

No, but a history of having no women over time should trigger an investigation into possible discriminatory practices

 @B2MJMC4answered…3wks3W

Businesses should invest more in the career development of women as they rise through the ranks, ensuring that women appointed to a directorship position have earned the spot and are not just there for diversity. There are a lot of women who would do an amazing job, it it just harder for us to be taken seriously and be given the same tools to suceed as a man.

 @B2K7VWManswered…4wks4W

it should not have to be required for businesses to have women on the board, but women who are qualified should not be denied the position because of their gender.

 @B25RQ2Zanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, because whilst I recognise that board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender, men are disproportionately hired over women due to systemic sexism