24 August 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a complex human rights situation – how to protect the human rights to health and life while not disproportionately infringing on other human rights, such as the rights to work, move freely and assemble. As the pandemic continues to intensify, several Australian businesses are considering mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for employees. In addition to the numerous legal considerations involved (which we do not address here) how can businesses also ensure that any such programmes align with their human rights responsibilities and commitments under the global business and human rights standards that key stakeholders expect them to follow?

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