Understand the recommendations for change to the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 and how, if adopted, they will create more onerous due diligence and reporting requirements for inhouse counsel. Learn about international Modern Slavery legislation and implications for companies doing business in foreign jurisdictions. You’ll also gain tips on ways to improve the quality of your Modern Slavery Statement.
Thursday, 23 November 2023
1.00pm to 2.00pm Modern Slavery Laws - Are the Shackles to be Broken?
- Proposed reforms to Australia's Modern Slavery Act 2018
- Current and proposed penalties, including potential civil and criminal liabilities
- How to improve the quality of Modern Slavery Statements
- International developments relevant to Australian companies doing business in those jurisdictions
Presented by Sean Selleck, Partner, Baker & McKenzie and Emma Chandler, Solicitor (trainee), United Kingdom, Baker & McKenzie
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Presenters
Sean Selleck, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Sean has more than 30 years' experience advising small and large corporations multinational businesses and senior executives in relation to employment and industrial law. Sean has a special interest in non-standard labour practices (such as labour hire and the use of casual employees and independent contractors) and supply chain transparency, with a particular focus on labour law compliance and modern slavery in local and global supply chains.
Emma Chandler, Solicitor (trainee), United Kingdom, Baker & McKenzie
Emma is a trainee solicitor from Baker McKenzie’s London office. She commenced with the firm in March 2022 and recently joined the Melbourne office. She has a particular interest in employment law issues within organisations and their supply chains.
This seminar is part of a series
In-House 10 Points Lunchtime Series: Critical Updates & Practical Guidance 2023
Thursday, 31 August 2023
Attend this 10-part lunchtime series designed specifically for In-House Counsel to gain not only your compulsory CPD points but also an update on the latest legal & commercial issues and risks impacting governance and In-House Counsel each day. Learn strategies to address the risk of a cyber security attack, implement or enhance ESG reporting, gain confidence when dealing with indemnity clauses, standard form contracts, legal professional privilege & enterprise bargaining agreements & much more.
Description
Attend the full series and earn 10 CPD units including:
6 units in Substantive Law
1 unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
2 units in Practice Management & Business Skills
1 unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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