Discrimination Australia’s “class ceiling” a barrier to career progression Only 4% of business leaders come from the “marginalised” class, compared to 40% from privileged backgrounds, new study finds iStock.com/Naige Schulte Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 13 August 2025 Class-based exclusion is emerging as one of the most significant, and least acknowledged, barriers to workplace inclusion in Australia, according to a new report. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... D&I UK firms push ahead with social mobility efforts but more work needed, says charity Remuneration Gender and class pay gaps highlight ongoing inequality D&I Law firms can do more to encourage social mobility, says Law Society Training Legal apprenticeships: a long-term investment, not a short-term return