Royal Commission findings confirm need for cultural overhaul
The Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA) welcomes the findings of the Financial Services Royal Commission that confirm the need for an overhaul of culture and... Read More
The GCNA responds to the SDGs Senate Inquiry
Today, the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee released its full transcript from the hearings held on Friday, 2 November 2018 on the United Nations Sustainable... Read More
REQUEST FOR INPUT: COMMONWEALTH INTEGRITY COMMISSION
The Commonwealth Government has recently announced that it intends to establish the Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC). The CIC will have a mandate to detect, deter... Read More
Australian businesses join the Global Compact Network Australia in acknowledgement of the 70th Anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Today, over thirty representatives from Australian businesses have come together for the Global Compact Network Australia’s (GCNA) fourth Modern Slavery Community of Practice meeting on... Read More
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