Environmental, Social and Governance| 29 May 2023
John McMillan AO has completed his independent review of the first three years of operation of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). We unpack the recommendations aimed at strengthening the existing legislation and enhancing corporate Australia’s response to this pervasive ...
Environmental, Social and Governance| 19 Sep 2022
The Updated Global Estimates Of Modern Slavery report makes for concerning reading, with approximately 50 million people in situations of modern slavery.
Work Health & Safety| 07 Mar 2022
When Western Australia’s new work health and safety laws come into operation this month, circumstances may arise when it’s not possible to achieve compliance, or full compliance, with an obligation or requirement under the applicable regulations.
Work Health & Safety| 08 Feb 2022
Under Western Australia’s new Work Health and Safety Act 2020, the option to agree to an enforceable undertaking will become available in far broader circumstances and facilitate tailored and comprehensive health and safety benefits to the workplace, industry and the ...
Employment & Workplace Relations| 02 Feb 2022
In a recent interview with ABC RN Breakfast, Australian Council of Trade Unions Secretary Sally McManus confirmed that unions may organise the stoppage of work if workers are forced to attend the workplace while COVID-positive or are not provided with ...