What’s NEXT in Business & Human Rights

In episode 4 of KWM’s Responsible Business podcast NEXT, hosts Clem Johnson and Dan Creasey dive deep into the critical intersection of business and human rights, exploring how companies can transform human rights from a compliance checkbox to a strategic advantage.

Key Topics:

• The Evolving Landscape of Business and Human Rights
• Current challenges in implementing human rights principles
• Global trends and international standards
• The role of businesses in protecting human rights
• Practical Implementation Strategies
• Mapping human rights risks across operations and supply chains
• Developing robust human rights policies
• Creating effective grievance mechanisms
• Importance of workforce education
• Legislative and Policy Reforms
• Potential national Human Rights Act for Australia
• Modern Slavery Act reforms
• Mandatory due diligence obligations
• Introducing penalties for non-compliance

Recommended Resources:

• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• Australian Human Rights Commission's Free and Equal Project
• Modern Slavery Act Review Publication