Past Events
28 Aug
2017
2017
Online 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
An Australian Modern Slavery Act: GCNA Briefing Webinar
The Australian Government has announced its intention to create a Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Reporting Requirement and released a...

21 Sep
2017
2017
Online All Day
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2017
The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2017 will gather global leaders to inspire true leadership for the SDGs, present highlights of General...

29 Sep
2017
2017
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
In Conversation with Linda Kromjong, Secretary-General, IOE
We invite GCNA members to join us in conversation with Linda Kromjong, Secretary-General of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE),...

30 Oct
2017
2017
BHP Billiton 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Australian Business Consultation for the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB)
The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) is the world’s first benchmark focused exclusively on human rights, targeted at answering which...

3 May
2018
2018
Allens 9:15 am - 3:45 pm
Flagship Event: GCNA National Dialogue on Bribery & Corruption
2018 is a watershed year in anti-bribery law reform and enforcement efforts in Australia. To facilitate an understanding of how...

24 Oct
2018
2018
Allens 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
GCNA Anti-Corruption Leadership Group | Risk Assessment Workshop 2018 (Melbourne VC)
The Global Compact Network Australia (GNCA) invites you to a workshop to assist businesses with identifying bribery and corruption risk...

12 Nov
2019
2019
Allens 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLAGSHIP EVENT: National Dialogue on Bribery and Corruption
The 2019 National Dialogue on Bribery and Corruption—convened by the Global Compact Network Australia—will take place in Melbourne on 12...

No Events
31 May
2018
2018
The Arena, NAB Docklands 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
101 Workshop | Getting started with Business and Human Rights 2018
You will be required to present photo ID at the reception on the upper ground floor prior to the meeting....

6 Feb
2020
2020
The Arena, NAB Docklands 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Industry Roundtable with Australian Human Rights Commissioner
The Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA) will be hosting an industry roundtable with Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Edward Santow. This...

12 Nov
2018
2018
Charter Hall – Sydney 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lasting Legacies | In-Conversation Dinner with the Honourable Justice Michael Kirby
Lasting Legacies – Understanding the regulatory and policy levers to drive business respect for human rights Creating a lasting legacy...

13 Nov
2018
2018
Charter Hall – Sydney 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
2018 Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights
The 2018 Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights – convened by the Global Compact Network Australia and the Australian...

30 Apr
2019
2019
ANZ Offices 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Public Lecture with Professor John Ruggie | Social Norms, Soft Law, Hard Law: The Evolution of Business and Human Rights
The Global Compact Network Australia, in collaboration with Monash University, invites you to a public lecture with Professor John Ruggie...

6 Apr
2020
2020
Sydney 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
WEBINAR | Community of Practice: Modern Slavery
To help Australian business to navigate new developments and share learnings in a safe space, the GCNA hosts a Modern...

15 Apr
2020
2020
Melbourne 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
2020 UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum
On 15 and 16 April 2020, the UN Association of Australia (UNAA) will bring together UN agencies and Australian organisations...

28 Jun
2019
2019
Melbourne 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
WEBINAR | Guiding Your Sustainability Journey
Mounting expectations from customers, employees and investors, an ever-growing sustainability ecosystem and limited resources can make the sustainability journey feel...

5 Jun
2019
2019
State Library Victoria 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Modern Slavery Community of Practice | June 2019 | Melbourne
2019 continues to be an important year for Australian business regarding modern slavery, with the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act now...

11 May
2021
2021
State Library Victoria 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FORUM | Making Global Goals Local Business Australia 2021
The GCNA invites you to attend the Making Global Goals Local Business Australia Forum Our global system is not fit...

28 Aug
2019
2019
RMIT University Storey Hall 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Science Based Targets | Networking Lunch | Perth
The transition to a low-carbon economy is underway and accelerating globally. Every sector in the market will be transformed. Leading...

25 May
2021
2021
RMIT University Storey Hall 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
WORKSHOP | Grievance Mechanisms for Modern Slavery
With an estimated 16 million people in private sector supply chains living in modern slavery conditions worldwide, business plays a...

29 Aug
2019
2019
The EY Centre Level 34 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Measuring Impact: How business accelerates the Sustainable Development Goals
In September 2015, all 193 Member States of the United Nations adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This September...

15 Jun
2021
2021
The EY Centre Level 34 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WORKSHOP | Grievance Mechanisms for Modern Slavery
With an estimated 16 million people in private sector supply chains living in modern slavery conditions worldwide, business plays a...

27 Aug
2019
2019
Melbourne 9:00 am - 11:45 am
101 Workshop | Getting started with Business and Human Rights 2019
The Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA) is hosting an introductory workshop on business and human rights in Perth. Businesses face...

26 Jul
2022
2022
Melbourne 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Net-Zero Roundtable: Reducing Scope 3 Emissions through Partnerships
Join us on Tuesday 26 July at our participant-only in-person event in Melbourne, Net-Zero Roundtable: Reducing Scope 3 Emissions through Partnerships. Australian...

2 Aug
2022
2022
Melbourne 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bribery Prevention Network Melbourne Launch
As Australian businesses face increasing scrutiny in combatting bribery and corruption risks, knowing how, while succeeding in business, can be...

11 Aug
2022
2022
Melbourne 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Networking Evening | Embracing Biodiversity: The next challenge for businesses
How can Australian businesses and investors manage impacts on nature and deliver positive outcomes for biodiversity and ecosystems? Join...

11 May
2022
2022
Sydney 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Bribery Prevention Network Sydney Launch
As Australian businesses face increasing scrutiny in combatting bribery and corruption risks, knowing how, while succeeding in business, can be...

6 Sep
2022
2022
Sydney 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Australian Modern Slavery Act: Consultation with Professor John McMillan AO
The UNGCNA invites you to participate in a consultation of the Australian Modern Slavery Act, which forms part of the...

12 Oct
2022
2022
Sydney 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2022 Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights | Day One – Progress on business and human rights in Australia
The UN Global Compact Network Australia, in partnership with Allens, invites you to the 7th Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights, Truly...

13 Oct
2022
2022
Sydney 8:30 am - 4:20 pm
2022 Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights | Day Two – Current challenges and emerging trends
The UN Global Compact Network Australia, in partnership with Allens, invites you to the 7th Australian Dialogue on Business and Human Rights, Truly...

15 Jun
2022
2022
Brisbane 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bribery Prevention Network Brisbane Launch
As Australian businesses face increasing scrutiny in combatting bribery and corruption risks, knowing how, while succeeding in business, can be...

8 Dec
2022
2022
KPMG Sydney 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Modern Slavery within Maritime Shipping Supply Chains | Publication Launch
Register now for the UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA) and Maritime Union of Australia's (MUA) launch of our latest...

16 Mar
2023
2023
Lendlease Sydney 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sydney Networking Evening | Embracing Biodiversity: The next challenge for businesses
The conservation of biodiversity is a critical pillar of sustainable development, however biological systems are under threat as a result...

29 Oct
2019
2019
Fig and Olive 7:30 am - 9:00 am
A Just Transition: Integrating Social Dimensions into Climate Change
Businesses and investors have a critical role to play in accelerating urgent climate action and driving progress towards meeting the...

30 Mar
2023
2023
Fig and Olive 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Brisbane Networking Evening | Embracing Biodiversity: The next challenge for businesses
The conservation of biodiversity is a critical pillar of sustainable development, however biological systems are under threat as a result...

26 Apr
2023
2023
EY Sydney 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Publication Launch | Reducing Emissions and Respecting Human Rights
Join the UN Global Compact Network Australia and EY for breakfast and a panel discussion to mark the release of our latest...

9 May
2023
2023
Lander & Rogers 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Business Consultation with UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery
The UN Global Compact Network Australia is pleased to invite participant representatives working on modern slavery and human rights within...

No Events
28 Aug
2017
2017
Online 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
An Australian Modern Slavery Act: GCNA Briefing Webinar
The Australian Government has announced its intention to create a Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Reporting Requirement and released a...

21 Sep
2017
2017
Online All Day
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2017
The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2017 will gather global leaders to inspire true leadership for the SDGs, present highlights of General...

9 Nov
2017
2017
Online 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar: Responding to Bribery and Corruption Incidents Internally and Externally
The Global Compact Network Australia invites you to join us for a webinar exploring how companies can best respond to...

22 Nov
2017
2017
Online 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Business Consultations: Australian Government SDGs VNR Process
In July 2018, the Australian Government will submit its first Voluntary National Review (VNR) on Australia’s progress in implementing the...
