QUT will positively support cultural and social diversity in its staff and student body, will provide an educational and work environment which promotes the principles of equity and social justice, and will ensure that QUT graduates possess a sense of community responsibility.
Equity means fairness and a fair go for all.
At QUT, equity is defined in terms of the individual rights of staff and students and in terms of a broader goal regarding the pursuit of social justice. Treating all people equitably does not mean treating them all the same. QUT strives to promote equality of outcomes for its staff and students by recognising that social disadvantage creates barriers to success, and that targeted attention to overcome these barriers is a necessary precursor to true equality. The broad social context in which QUT works is one which increasingly mitigates against student and staff equity. Cuts to University funding and the consequent effects such as downsizing, staff uncertainty and workload increases undermine efforts towards increasing staff diversity and towards innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.