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Government and activists increase focus on modern slavery risks
On 16 August 2017, the Australian Government announced a proposal to introduce a modern slavery reporting requirement applying to all large Australian …
A Step Closer to Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements in Australia
Australian companies should assess modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains, following an interim report from a joint parliamentary …
Anglo-Aussie Miners Outperform on Human Rights
BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto were ranked in the top three firms in the first Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) report, released last week. Leading …
How to improve Human Rights policies in international football
More than six years ago, amidst several corruption allegations, the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the Fédération Internationale de Football Associations …
Should a Modern Slavery Act be introduced in Australia?
On 15 February 2017, Australia’s Attorney-General requested a parliamentary committee to enquire into and report on the introduction of a Modern Slavery …
Scene set for Erin Brockovich-style mass court claims
Most Australians are familiar with a class action involving contaminated water made famous by the Hollywood films A Civil Action and Erin Brockovich. The …
Time for human rights to be on Olympic agenda from start to finish
More than ever the International Olympic Committee has to take on responsibility for human rights in connection with the whole life cycle of the Olympic …
English court makes landmark corporate modern slavery civil order
In a landmark ruling, the English Court has for the first time, awarded damages against a company in relation to modern slavery, broadening the scope of …
Setting human rights standards through international contracts
This speech was delivered by Stephane Brabant at the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RCAP) Trade Law Forum.Speech delivered at the …
Australian consultations on business and human rights
The Australian Government will undertake national consultations on the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human …
Human Rights Day: the road travelled since 1948
Beyond the traditional judicial fora where business enterprises can be challenged for human rights violations, they now also face ‘new judges’ such as …
An international treaty on business and human rights?
A proposed treaty is the latest development in the steady march towards strengthening corporate accountability for protecting human rights.More than half …
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