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What’s NEXT in Business & Human Rights

What’s NEXT in Business & Human Rights

Update: 2025-07-28
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In episode 4 of KWM’s Responsible Business podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey dive deep into the critical intersection of business and human rights, exploring how companies can transform human rights from a compliance checkbox to a strategic advantage.

Key Topics:

  • The Evolving Landscape of Business and Human Rights
  • Current challenges in implementing human rights principles
  • Global trends and international standards
  • The role of businesses in protecting human rights
  • Practical Implementation Strategies
  • Mapping human rights risks across operations and supply chains
  • Developing robust human rights policies
  • Creating effective grievance mechanisms
  • Importance of workforce education
  • Legislative and Policy Reforms
  • Potential national Human Rights Act for Australia
  • Modern Slavery Act reforms
  • Mandatory due diligence obligations
  • Introducing penalties for non-compliance

Recommended Resources:

  • UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
  • Australian Human Rights Commission's Free and Equal Project
  • Modern Slavery Act Review Publication
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What’s NEXT in Business & Human Rights

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