Event Details
On-demand webinar
Australia | October 10, 2025The European Union’s evolving mandatory human rights due diligence laws for businesses are creating ripple effects that extend far beyond European borders. For Australian businesses with global supply chains, EU operations, or European customers or partners, these changes represent both compliance challenges and strategic opportunities. Norton Rose Fulbright is proud to have collaborated with the Office of the Australian Anti-slavery Commissioner in the production of a joint paper examining what these EU developments mean for Australian enterprises.
This isn’t just about European law - it’s about the future of responsible business practices globally and how Australian companies can stay ahead of the curve. Our discussion will cover the status of the EU laws, as well as opportunities and implications arising from these laws for Australian enterprises.
The landscape of corporate accountability is shifting rapidly. Australian businesses that understand these changes early will be better positioned to adapt their compliance frameworks, strengthen their supply chain practices, and maintain competitive advantage in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
What You’ll Learn:
- Key provisions of EU human rights due diligence legislation and their extraterritorial reach
- Direct and indirect implications for Australian businesses across different sectors and company sizes
- Strategic approaches to align existing Modern Slavery Act compliance with emerging EU requirements
- Experiences of responding to due diligence laws from European and Australian businesses
- Insights from the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner on regulatory expectations and future developments
Speakers:
- Chris Evans, Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner ·
- Abigail McGregor, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
- Yann Wyss, Nestlé’s Global Head of Social Impact and Human Rights
- Catie Shavin, Senior Manager Business and Human Rights, UN Global Compact Network Australia
