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Landmark Respect at Work Bill passed in Australia
On 28 November 2022, the landmark Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 (Bill) passed both houses of …
Business and Human Rights: a (r)evolution of the law?
Over the last decade, the law on business and human rights has shifted considerably. Instruments calling on businesses to respect human rights have …
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 …
Will the UK follow the EU’s lead on human rights due diligence?
As momentum builds to require business to check for human rights standards, we assess the UK's next move.Following the announcement that the European …
Switzerland to hold referendum on proposed human rights due diligence law
A referendum on a Swiss civil society initiative on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for companies is expected to be held towards …
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 …
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 …
Climate change as a human rights issue – A matter of nuance
Climate change and human rights are interlinked but managing the two collaboratively will be a growing challenge.Seventy-one years have passed since the …
Herbert Smith Freehills continues support for Brisbane’s queer arts and culture festival
Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to have once again supported Brisbane’s MELT Festival, an annual celebration of queer arts and culture presented by the …
US sanctions enforcement action highlights the importance of human rights due diligence
A recent enforcement action by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has highlighted the importance of human rights …
Modern slavery reporting is coming – you won’t escape the net
Companies (and certain other entities) which meet required revenue and activity thresholds may be required to report on modern slavery risks within both …
Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Elected to Board of Directors at Liberty
Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Shameem Ahmad has been elected to become a member of the Board of Directors of Liberty, a leading human rights …
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