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Emma Heffernan
Associate Professor in Architecture,
Sydney School of Architecture, Design & Planning
2026 Ambassador Statement: Driving change and equality in the construction industry is essential to ensure the workforce better represents the diversity of the communities it serves. Inclusive workplaces attract a broader talent pool, foster innovation through varied perspectives, and support safer, healthier work cultures. Ultimately, equality strengthens the industry’s sustainability and its ability to meet future social, environmental, and economic challenges.