Business and Human Rights
Every business has a responsibility to respect human rights, regardless of their size or location.
About Business and Human Rights
Almost all human rights are relevant to business. A business can have an impacts – both positive and negative – on many people, including employees, customers, suppliers and their employees, and communities in which the business operates.
10 years of UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Australia
June 2021 marked the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of the UN Guiding Principles. The Australian Human Right Commission and Australian Human Rights Institute, UNSW partnered to release a joint report on the implementation of the UNGPs in Australia over the past decade.
Responding to Modern Slavery
Australian business has legal obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)
Migrant workers and their rights in Australia
All people, including migrant workers, have human rights. Human rights promote dignity and provide protection from mistreatment. Businesses and employers have a responsibility to respect the human rights of migrant workers. Australian laws exist to protect all workers from exploitation and harm.
Explore resources on the rights of migrant workers in Australia.
FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup Human Rights Risk Assessment
The Australian Human Rights Commission partnered with FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) and the New Zealand Human Rights Commission (NZHRC) to conduct a human rights risk assessment ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023.
Responsible business conduct and the tourism industry in Vietnam
As Vietnam’s tourism industry expands, the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry have partnered to produce guidance for companies operating in the tourism industry in Vietnam.
Responsible business conduct and the apparel and footwear industry
As Vietnam capitalises on its promising economic growth and development, many challenges exist to the realisation of rights in the apparel and footwear industry, particularly following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.