The UN Global Compact Network Australia is pleased to invite you to join us in Melbourne on 30 – 31 August for our 2023 Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights.

2023 theme: Bringing home the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

2023 is a crucial year for the business and human rights agenda in Australia. Following the tabling of the review of the Modern Slavery Act in Parliament, the Federal Government will be considering the possibility of introducing amendments to our modern slavery transparency legislation, including introducing a potential due diligence requirement. There is also increased use of the Australian National Contact Point for human rights-related complaints against multi-national corporations, calls for greater consideration of respect for human rights in e-safety, the use of AI and in data privacy, and continued momentum around the human rights of First Nations Australians, not least through the referendum to be held later this year on a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament.

The 2023 Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights will convene key stakeholders across business, government, civil society and the investor community to explore key business and human rights issues within Australia.

Keynote speaker: Lene Wendland, Chief of Unit, Business and Human Rights, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Now in its eighth year, the 2023 Dialogue has been made possible with the support of Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Pillar Two and QANTAS.

Ticketing information
Participants are entitled to one complimentary ticket per participating organisation. Additional tickets are available for purchase.

Please note that a member of our team will review purchases of participant-only tickets to verify current participation in the UN Global Compact Network Australia prior to the event.

Limited tickets are available for non-participants.