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Upcoming regional forum in Melbourne

• Event name: United Nations Business and Human Rights Regional Forum – Australia and New Zealand
• When: 26–27 August 2025
• Where: Storey Hall Conference Centre, RMIT University City Campus, 342 Swanston Street, Melbourne Australia VIC 3000

Macquarie University's B&HR Access to Justice Lab is co-organising the inaugural United Nations Business and Human Rights Regional Forum: Australia and New Zealand, which will focus on strengthening responsible business practices in turbulent times.

We are co-organising this forum with:

• the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
• UN Global Compact Network Australia
• RMIT University's Business and Human Rights Centre
• UNSW Australian Human Rights Institute
• World Vision New Zealand.

The regional forum will bring together representatives from government, business, the investment community, academia, civil society, trade unions, Indigenous Peoples and other affected groups to discuss and help shape the future of business and human rights in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

Topics include:

• The future of modern slavery reporting requirements and mandatory human rights due diligence
• Advancing respect for Indigenous Peoples' rights and cultural heritage
• Overcoming obstacles to achieving a just transition in response to the climate and nature crises
• Harnessing responsible AI and other technological developments
• Enabling tangible positive outcomes for affected people across complex global supply chains.

Learn more about the forum or express interest in attending.

PACE programs

The A2J Lab runs two PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) programs every year to provide students with professional experience working on a range of Lab projects.

If you are interested, monitor announcements for upcoming PACE opportunities.

Internships

We welcome expressions of interest for internships from law students who are committed to pursuing access to justice for corporate human rights abuses.

The selected student interns will work with leading experts, external partners and affected communities on diverse Lab projects.

If you are interested in doing internship with the A2J Lab, contact the Lab Director, Professor Surya Deva at surya.deva@mq.edu.au