This uses the Australian example to offer a far broader critique of the prevailing trend globally of resorting to ethics-based frameworks as the principal modality for governing the responsible development and use of AI. It is critical of the relative paucity, in the context of this trend, of...

The ‘business and human rights’ (BHR) field emerged amidst concerns during the last thirty years over the adequacy of national legal systems and institutions in addressing transnational human rights impacts of global market integration. BHR relies on transnational governance networks and...

In this article, we do not seek to engage directly with ongoing discussions regarding the potential merits, and conversely the risks, of seeking to conclude a Business and Human Rights (BHR) treaty at all. Instead, our aim is to promote a greater focus, in the context of the BHR treaty debate,...

Australia proposed a Modern Slavery Act based on the UK's 2015 model, requiring larger firms to report annually on steps taken to address the risk of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains. This working paper has two main arguments. First, the approach to defining (or not)...

Any serious notion of ‘inclusivity' in peacebuilding arguably cannot omit the private sector. Business people, firms, financial institutions, for-profit collectives and others are important socio-political actors in addition to their economic role. In any given setting they may be capable of...

This working paper is the first to analyse whether insights into problems of "regulatory ritualism" might inform contemporary debate on the merits and content of any new treatybased mechanism on the human rights responsibilities of business and financial actors. In 2015 a controversial...

This working paper is the first to analyse whether insights into problems of "regulatory ritualism" might inform contemporary debate on the merits and content of any new treatybased mechanism on the human rights responsibilities of business and financial actors. In 2015 a controversial...

The political sciences account for most “business and peace” scholarship. Less is known about what management theory and business strategy insights or adaptations might be relevant or required if commercial actors are to help consolidate peace. This article reflects on challenges and...