40:40:20 by 2025

In 2020, we achieved our target of 30% female representation on the Firm's Board. We are now working towards a new gender target 40:40:20 – 40% women, 40% men and 20% any gender – represented in our board and partnership by 2025.

A strong Parental Leave Policy

In 2021, we introduced a new Parental Leave Policy. Paid primary carer parental leave is 20 weeks for Partners and employees, and secondary carer paid parental leave is 4 weeks for Partners and employees. Importantly, paid primary and secondary carers leave is available anytime in the first 24 months from birth or adoption.

A workplace free from bullying, discrimination and harassment

At MinterEllison we are committed to providing a workplace which is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment of all kinds.

Championing change

MinterEllison partners have been key contributors to cross-industry reports championing the need for transformational change when it comes to the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. Partner and Board Member, Amanda Watt, was a significant contributor to the Champions of Change Coalition report: Disrupting the System – Preventing and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace.

Challenge DV

We recognise domestic and family violence is a workplace issue and we are committed to creating a work environment that supports our people who are experiencing the effects of domestic and family violence. We are proud to have partnered with Challenge DV for more than 20 years, and to use our skills and expertise to amplify their vision to create a world without domestic and family violence.

Pink Elephants Network

We are proud supporters of the Pink Elephants network, whose Leave for Loss campaign was instrumental in the Federal Government's legislating Bereavement Leave in the instance of miscarriage. A large, cross-practice MinterEllison team provides pro bono legal support to Pink Elephants and MinterEllison Partner and Board member, Katrina Groshinski, is also proud to serve on the Pink Elephants Board.