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OECD REVISES GUIDELINES FOR MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISES ON RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT
The revisions provide clarity on the recommended scope of environmental and human rights due diligenceOn 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic …
Australian Government consults on three-year review of Modern Slavery Act 2018
On 22 August 2022, the Australian Government released an issues paper on the effectiveness of the first three years of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 for …
Data governance, privacy and trust – a sweet spot for ESG?
Trust is a critical part of any relationship. Businesses’ relationships with their clients and consumers are no different. But the concept of trust in a …
Expansion to Australia’s sanctions regime passed by Parliament
On 2 December 2021 the Australian Parliament passed the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Bill 2021 (Bill) …
Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
Proposed reforms to Australia’s sanctions regime to target corruption, cyber-crime, human rights violations
The Australian Government has announced plans to implement a targeted, Magnitsky-style sanctions regime by the end of 2021.What are the implications of …
The Comparative Guide to Environmental, Social and Governance Law
Six authors from HSF have contributed to the launch guide to all things ESG. Includes analysis on Australia's ESG agenda and the role of corporate …
NSW modern slavery laws to be harmonised with Commonwealth Act
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has confirmed its intention to harmonise its proposed State-based modern slavery legislation with the Commonwealth …
Queensland case to focus on the human rights implications of climate change
Snapshot A group of young Queenslanders is challenging the mining lease and environmental approval for the Waratah coal mine, part of the Galilee Coal …
NSW legislative committee recommends NSW Modern Slavery Act be brought into force in 2021
After receiving over 100 submissions, the New South Wales Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Social Issues has released its Final Report into …
Directors and ESG disclosure – The risks will only get bigger
With activist investors and NGOs prowling, firms making flimsy ethical claims will increasingly end up in courtIn the context of BlackRock’s climate …
Emerging technologies – Urgent implications for human rights and business
Our take on the human rights challenges facing businesses deploying new tech and how they should be addressedThe increasing velocity and convergence of …
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