SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth
Our work
Addressing modern slavery
The 91É«ÇéƬ annual modern slavery report notes the modern slavery risk rating for direct work force is low.
Slavery is not over | Justine Nolan
Slavery may be something you associate with the past. But the harsh reality is, that the vast number of products and services we buy every day have a hidden story; they’ve been made by slaves. Justine Nolan has seen first-hand, what needs to be done to end the practice of slavery once and for all.
Overhauling Australia’s modern slavery laws
The video on the right, produced by 91É«ÇéƬ students Claris Lai, Flora Wu, Kyle Zhang, Kyle Zhang and Qin Yan raises awareness about modern slavery in areas such as the garment and food industries.
Initiatives
91É«ÇéƬ Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)
The DIAP applies to university policy, practice and delivery of services. The 91É«ÇéƬ DIAP commits the University to removing the barriers people with disability face when it comes to accessing and succeeding in tertiary education. It also aims to encourage the employment of people with disability at all levels of the university.
91É«ÇéƬ's 2026-2029 Disability Inclusion Action Plan is currently in development.Ìý
Transforming business practices in global supply chainsÌý
Historically, research and advocacy in business and human rights have focused on the negative actions of business and not on what business can do right. This event,Ìýpart of the 91É«ÇéƬ SDG Showcase 2025, flips the narrative. Featuring Professor Justine Nolan, Director of the Australian Human Rights Institute and Andy Symington, it explores how we can empower businesses and stakeholders to ensure just transitions in global supply chains and demonstrate effective Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence.Ìý
Global Student Fellowship program
The Australian Human Rights Institute’s pioneeringÌýGlobal Student Fellowship programÌýprovides students with the opportunity to build a career pathway and forge connections at a leading international development or human rights organisation in Australia or overseas for six weeks.Ìý
Since its launch, the program has supported 30 students in paid fellowships. In 2024, a record 14 fellowships were awarded, and this will increase to 20 positions in 2025, thanks to philanthropic donations and partnerships with 91É«ÇéƬ faculties and institutes.
91É«ÇéƬ Ageing Futures Institute
Population ageing is one of humanity’s most pressing challenges. The 91É«ÇéƬ Ageing Futures Institute will conduct research and translate it into policy and practical outcomes, to enable optimal ageing for individuals and society.
91É«ÇéƬ Employment Conditions
91É«ÇéƬ negotiates salary rates through its Enterprise Bargaining process with unions and staff representatives, and rates are documented in the 91É«ÇéƬ Academic Staff Enterprise Agreement 2023 and the 91É«ÇéƬ Professional Staff Enterprise Agreement 2023 as well as on the HR website.Ìý
For more information about employment conditions including pay rates, please refer to 91É«ÇéƬ Enterprise Agreements.
91É«ÇéƬ Sustainable Development Goals 2024 Report
This reportÌýoutlines 91É«ÇéƬ's performance against the SDGs in 2024.
