United Nations Business and Human Rights Regional Forum

Hosted on RMIT’s City campus, the forum will discuss and help shape the future of business and human rights in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. 

The inaugural United Nations Business and Human Rights Regional Forum: Australia and New Zealand will be hosted on RMIT’s City campus on 26 and 27 August 2025.  

The forum will bring together a broad range of stakeholders to discuss and help shape the future of business and human rights in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. 

This flagship event will focus on strengthening business practices in these turbulent times. 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
Save the date – United Nations Business and Human Rights Regional Forum: Australia and New Zealand – 26-27 August 2025

Dates and location

Dates: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August 2025

Location: RMIT City campus

Find out more and sign up for updates at unbhrforumanz.org

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RMIT is proud to be a co-organiser of this event in collaboration with the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, UN Global Compact Network Australia, RMIT University Business and Human Rights Centre, Macquarie University B&HR Access to Justice Lab and UNSW Australian Human Rights Institute.

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