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Some of Australia’s largest companies are failing to ‘know and show’ their respect for human rights

Written by David Birchall, Senior Lecturer in Law, Macquarie University

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In our complex, interconnected world, there are risks of human rights violations throughout global supply chains. Examples include not only modern slavery and child labour, but also gender discrimination and violations of land, food and water rights.

Many people care...

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Some of Australia’s largest companies are failing to ‘know and show’ their respect for human rights

SBCo Appointed Strategic Communications Partner for THE PILLARS - Sydney’s Private Members Club

Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start

Climate risk is changing where investors put their money – even as NZ relaxes disclosure rules

Despite some wins, this budget won’t transform regional Australia

Feeling the pinch? Here are some ways to find savings – and even fight inflation

Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

Paying an extra $150 million a year to protect growers? That's bananas!

All told, Australian sanctions will have almost zero consequences for Russia

NZ workers have few protections if their employer goes bust – fixing the Companies Act would help

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

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