Human rights in business remain a challengeBY ROSE MARY PETRASS | MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023 4:20PMMore than 7000 Australian businesses have filed modern slavery statements following the implementation of the Modern Slavery Act in 2018. However, broader adherence to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights remains a challenge. Related News |
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