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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 mulls new measures to toughen Modern Slavery Act
The new Labor government consults on a more muscular approach as landmark legislation undergoes first three-year reviewOn 22 August 2022, the Australian …
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 …
Australian Parliamentary Committee recommends banning global imports made using forced labour
The Australian Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee has released a report in support of banning imports made using forced …
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 …
Big data and Modern Slavery – Progress not panacea
Data analysis can only get you so far in modern slavery compliance… and regulators are watchingWhile the benefits of data and technology can be leveraged …
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 …
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