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David Birchall, Senior Lecturer in Law, Macquarie University

Some of Australia’s largest companies are failing to ‘know and show’ their respect for human rights

The skyline of Sydney's central business district. Olga Kashubin/Shutterstock

In our complex, interconnected world, there are risks of human rights violations throughout global supply chains. Examples include not only modern slavery and child labour, but also gender discrimination and violations of land, food and water rights.

Many people care deeply about whether the companies they support are monitoring and addressing these issues. So, how do some of the biggest Australian companies measure up?

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