The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) will tackle the issue of gender bias as part of its annual International Women’s Day (IWD) event which will be held in Brisbane and live streamed nationally on March 8.

In keeping with this year’s global theme of #BreakTheBias, the event will feature a panel of leading industry women representing different generations who will consider whether bias is generational.

Joining FBAA managing director Peter White AM as MC will be former Prospa head of industry and partnerships Alex Brgudac, who said bias is formed as a child.

“It’s deep-seated and developed in our formative years, with values and principles passed down generally by parents or other influencers that are close to us during those years,” he said.

Mr Brgudac believes that this means it will take one to two generations before society sees a fundamental change in behaviours.

Mr White said it’s a conversation that will stir debate but is necessary within the broking industry.

“We all know that our industry will thrive as more women continue to join and gain even greater influence, and the FBAA is excited to be a driver for progress,” he said.

The event, which is sponsored by Aquamore will be held at the Glen Hotel in Brisbane from 1 to 4pm with free entry and optional charity donation. High tea is provided. Mr White said the event is open to everyone and attendees will receive three CPD hours.