Australia’s annual multi-sector, multi-stakeholder forum dedicated to advancing the business and human rights agenda
Since 2014, the UN Global Compact Network Australia has convened an annual Dialogue on Business and Human Rights with the purpose of connecting stakeholders across business, civil society, government and investor groups to explore the continued implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the UN Global Compact Ten Principles.
Each year, the Dialogues focus on challenges and opportunities in relating to business and human rights both in Australia and within the wider region. The Dialogues attract over 100 representatives from Australia’s biggest companies, NGOs, government departments, investors, unions and academia.
Summary of recent Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights events
- 2024: Let’s talk about the ‘smart mix of measures’ here is Australia (Sydney) View Summary.
- 2023: Bringing home the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights (Melbourne): View Summary.
- 2022: Truly embedding respect for human rights within corporate sustainability (Sydney): View Summary.
- 2021: How the pandemic is reshaping human rights for businesses (Virtual): View Summary.
- 2020: Respecting Human Rights in Times of Crisis (Virtual): View Summary.
Get Involved
The Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights is convened annually. We invite all interested businesses, civil society representatives, investors and government stakeholders to attend. Express your interest in attending our 2024 Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights here: secretariat@unglobalcompact.org.au.
