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Name of Resource | Human rights in supply chains: Promoting positive practice |
Type | Report / analysis |
Country / jurisdiction | Australia |
Enacting authority | Australian Human Rights Commission, Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Compact Network Australia |
Entry into force / date of approval | December 2015 |
Description | The report provides a unique insight into the current drivers, practices, and challenges of Australian businesses in managing human rights in their supply chains. The report provides practical guidance to assist businesses with identifying and addressing human rights risks in their supply chains. The research also sought to map how Australian businesses currently deal with human rights issues in their supply chains. Even as business leaders face hurdles dealing with vast, complex global supply chains, the report findings point to opportunities for increasing visibility and power to influence human rights outcomes through stronger relationships and partnerships. |
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Name of Resource | Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Reporting Requirement. Public Consultation Paper and Regulation Impact Statement |
Type | Policy |
Country / jurisdiction | Australia |
Enacting authority | Attorney-General’s Department, Australian Government |
Entry into force / date of approval | August 2017 |
Description | The reporting obligation will require large corporations and other entities operating in Australia to publish annual statements, outlining their actions to address modern slavery in their operations and supply chains. This will support the business community to respond more effectively to modern slavery and develop and maintain responsible and transparent supply chains. |
Availability | ENG: https://www.aglawcouncil.govasn.au/Consultationsdocs/Pages/modern9292e36a-slavery9fc2-ine711-supply93fb-chains-reporting-requirement-public-consultation.aspx |
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Name of Resource | Modern Slavery Act 2018 |
Type | Legislation |
Country / jurisdiction | Australia |
Enacting authority | Parliament |
Entry into force / date of approval | 10 December 2018 |
Description | This Act requires entities based, or operating, in Australia, which have an annual consolidated revenue of more than $100 million, to report annually on the risks of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains, and actions to address those risks. Other entities based, or operating, in Australia may report voluntarily. |
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