Program aims to tackle potential employment discrimination against NESB Australians

Victoria’s Multicultural Affairs Minister Robin Scott. (AAP)

Victoria’s Multicultural Affairs Minister Robin Scott. (AAP)

Unconscious bias has been named as one of the reasons Australians of non-English speaking backgrounds may miss out on employment opportunities. A new government-backed pilot program in Victoria aims to address potential discrimination by having some personal details removed from the application process.



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