UN Global Compact in Australia
The United Nations Global Compact Network in Australia was first established in 2009 with the assistance of a steering committee that was drawn from the Australian business community and stakeholder groups. In 2010 the Network was formally incorporated as the United Nations Global Compact Network Australia Limited at the same time as elections were held for the inaugural board of directors. In 2011 the Global Compact in Australia announced that it had established two business led leadership groups dealing with Human Rights and anti-corruption. The UNGCNA draws its funding directly from members and member based activities which is the opposite to many networks who rely in part on government funding. Businessman Matthew Tukaki was elected as Australia's first United Nations Global Compact Network Representative in 2010. Matthew Tukaki is formerly the Head of Drake Australia and currently CEO and Chairman of the Sustain Group, all of whom are Signatories to the United Nations Global Compact.
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