News and events

The AusNCP’s annual report and an accessible summary are now available.

This webinar was the first in a special series co-hosted by the Australian National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct (AusNCP) and the Diplomacy Training Program (DTP).

This international event will address key topics related to responsible business conduct including supply chain transparency, traceability and inter-operability challenges. It will also include topics on coherence between ESG initiatives, measuring the impact of due diligence, regional sessions and environmental due diligence.

This forum will focus on making mandatory due diligence work for the sector. The forum builds on existing, effective practices and standards, including the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector.

This in‑person event in Perth will examine different aspects of international law, its application in Western Australia, and the activities of the International Law Association. 

The United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum (UN RBHR), Asia‑Pacific will be hosted in Bangkok, Thailand from 24–27 September. Please visit the UN RBHR Forum website for more information.

AusNCP Independent Examiner John Southalan presented to a seminar session for the post-graduate course ‘International Human Rights Law’ at the University of Western Australia in Perth.

The theme of this year’s conference is: Regional challenges, regional solutions, global outcomes: Using mediation to resolve the environment and climate change disputes.

AusNCP Independent Examiner Shanta Martin presented to the Australian Council for International Development.

Independent Examiner Shanta Martin is speaking on a panel discussing aspects of the CSDDD on 30 July 2024.