KWM Podcasts
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KWM Podcasts
NEXT Episode 4 - What’s NEXT in Business & Human Rights
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King & Wood Mallesons
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