LGBTQ+ at MinterEllison

MinterEllison is committed to providing an inclusive and safe workplace for its LGBTQ+ and intersex people, where everyone can develop to their full potential. Our LGBTQ+ inclusion focus is led by the PRIME (Pride, Respect and Inclusion at MinterEllison) Network, whose purpose is to embrace the diversity of our people to foster an inclusive culture in which our LGBTQ+ community can feel safe, proud, connected and inspired.

We are recognised as Australian Workplace Equality Index Gold Employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion. MinterEllison is the pro bono legal adviser for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras for over 25 years, and since 2020 we have marched in the annual Mardi Gras Parade, the first and only law firm to do so.

We celebrate LGBTQ+ key days of significance across the firm, including IDAHOBIT, Wear It Purple and Pride Month. In addition, we have a network specifically for our LGBTQ+ women, with the purpose to provide a safe and respectful supportive space for conversation, feedback and open expression. This network is welcoming of our colleagues who are trans, non-binary and gender diverse.

MinterEllison is committed to supporting all employees who are considering or undertaking gender affirmation, and to ensuring that the process of presenting in line with your gender identity is as smooth, safe, positive and inclusive as possible. Our market leading gender affirmation policy includes:

• Up to 6 weeks paid leave in the first 12 months of gender affirmation, plus an additional 2 weeks paid leave after 12 months
• 5 days paid leave to support a family member affirming their gender
• Ability to take leave flexibly to undergo any aspect of gender affirmation
• $1200 towards work appropriate clothing that reflects a person’s affirmed gender