Publications

2021

Business and Human Rights

Financial Services and Modern Slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people (2021)

A guide to help the financial services industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

2020

Business and Human Rights

Property, Construction and Modern Slavery (2020)

A guide to help the property and construction industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

2017

Business and Human Rights

Statement of Support for an Australian Modern Slavery Act (2017)

Slavery is more prevalent today than at any time in human history. As leaders representing civil society, business, investors, academia and faith-based organisations, we support a unified approach in addressing modern slavery. We support the introduction of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. This...

2017

Business and Human Rights

Human rights in investment (2017)

The value of considering human rights in ESG due diligence. Joint report prepared by EY and the Australian Human Rights Commission

2015

Business and Human Rights

Human rights in supply chains: Promoting positive practice (2015)

In a landmark collaboration, the Australian Human Rights Commission partnered with two leaders in the business and human rights field to produce this report: the Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility and the Global Compact Network Australia.

2014

Business and Human Rights

Fact Sheet: The Australian finance sector and human rights (2014)

Integrating human rights considerations into core business practice is vital for managing business risks and creating opportunities in the finance sector. This Fact Sheet outlines how human rights are relevant to the finance sector, and what entities in sector can do to ensure they respect human...

2014

Business and Human Rights

Fact Sheet: The Australian manufacturing and retail sectors and human rights (2014)

Integrating human rights into business practice is vital for managing business risks in the manufacturing and retail sectors. The collapse of a Bangladesh factory in April 2013, which killed more than 1,100 garment workers and injured many more, has generated increased attention to the issue of...

2014

Business and Human Rights

Fact Sheet: Integrating human rights into Australian business practice (2014)

The business and human rights landscape has evolved significantly over the last decade. In June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously adopted the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (the Guiding Principles). The Guiding Principles provide a global standard for...

2014

Business and Human Rights

Fact Sheet: The Australian mining and resource sector and human rights (2014)

The impact of mining and exploration activities on the human rights of employees and surrounding communities is well understood. Integrating human rights considerations into core business practice in the extractive sector is not only vital for managing business risks but also for creating...