Publications

2022

Business and Human Rights

Responsible Business Conduct and the Tourism Industry in Vietnam: Guidance for Companies (2022)

Guidance to assist companies operating in the tourism industry in Vietnam to conduct their business responsibly and ensure that their operations promote and protect human rights.

2022

Business and Human Rights

Migrant workers and their rights in Australia

The AHRC and CAF have developed a factsheet on the rights of migrant workers in Australia

2021

Business and Human Rights

FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup Human Rights Risk Assessment (2021)

The AHRC and NZHRC have been asked by FIFA to conduct an independent human rights risk assessment in preparation for the tournament (Human Rights Risk Assessment).

2021

Business and Human Rights

Resources, energy and modern slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people (2021)

A guide to help the resources and energy sectors respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

2021

Business and Human Rights

Modern Slavery in the Health Services Sector

Modern Slavery in the health services sector: Practical responses to managing risks to people, is a guide to help the health services industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). The Act requires certain large companies to report annually on their efforts to address risks of...

2021

Business and Human Rights

At the Crossroads: 10 years of implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Australia (2021)

June 2021 marked the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) . The Australian Human Right Commission and Australian Human Rights Institute, UNSW have partnered to release a joint report on the implementation of the UNGPs...

2021

Business and Human Rights

Responsible business conduct and the apparel and footwear industry (2021)

Guidance for companies in Vietnam

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 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...