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Panel session: Future developments on the ‘demand side’

This session focuses on the ‘demand side’ of disability employment—employers, labour markets and the conditions that support inclusive hiring. Panel members will examine emerging evidence and policy thinking around employer engagement, procurement, incentives and organisational capability. The discussion will consider how demand side strategies can complement employment services and what future developments could shift employer behaviour in a meaningful and sustainable way.

Presenters

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Amy Whalley

Chief Executive Officer, AusDN
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Prof Alastair McEwan AM

Disability and human rights consultant
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John Burn

Chief Executive Officer, DEInvestments

John Burn led the conceptualisation of Disability Employment Investments in April 2024 and was appointed as CEO in July 2024.

Prior to DEInvestments, John worked with Many Rivers Microfinance for 14 years, including 9 years as Managing Director and CEO. John’s background is in banking with 21 years at Commonwealth Bank, starting as a graduate and finishing as Executive General Manager, Group Strategic Initiatives. John holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration (Executive).

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Don Intine

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