Business and human rights in spotlight at national multi-stakeholder dialogue
(Melbourne, Australia – 31 October 2017) Over 100 leaders and experts from across sectors will meet today in Melbourne for the fourth annual Australian Dialogue... Read More
Modern Slavery Reporting Requirement: Consultation Roundtables Announced
Following the release of the Australian Government’s consultation paper on the proposed introduction of a modern slavery reporting requirement, the Attorney-General’s Department is convening consultation... Read More
Australian Government announces proposal for modern slavery reporting requirement
The GCNA welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of its intention to create a modern slavery reporting requirement. Today, the Minister for Justice released a consultation... Read More
SDGs Update: Australian Government to Present First Voluntary National Review on SDGs in 2018
The GCNA welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement this week at the UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) – the central platform for follow-up and review of the... Read More
Modern slavery in the spotlight as businesses explore potential new legislation
Earlier this month, over 100 representatives from business, government, the investor and NGO communities gathered at the GCNA’s Modern Slavery Forum, which provided an opportunity... Read More
UNGC / Accenture CEO Study 2016
CEOs See UN Sustainable Development Goals as Opportunity to Address Global Challenges, Redefine Competitiveness and Transform Business Eighty-seven percent of CEOs say the UN... Read More
IWD2016: Ringing the ASX opening bell for gender equality
To mark International Women’s Day, the Global Compact Network Australia, S&P Dow Jones Indices and International Finance Corporation rang the ASX opening bell for gender... Read More
2015 Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights – Outcome document published
In August 2015, the Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA), in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission, convened the second Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights... Read More
People, planet and prosperity: Why the SDGs matter for Australia
Last month a public event co-hosted by SDSN Australia/Pacific brought together leading thinkers, including John Thwaites, Tim Costello, Sam Mostyn and Cr Cathy Oke, to... Read More
