‘Justice looks different for everyone’: forced marriages remain under-reported
Despite no convictions since it became an offence in 2013, there has been a significant increase in reported forced child marriages in Australia over the…
Despite no convictions since it became an offence in 2013, there has been a significant increase in reported forced child marriages in Australia over the…
Despite Australia’s significant recent actions towards combatting modern slavery through legislative and regulatory measures, there remains equally significant loopholes and a lack of penalties for…
The latest report on the Modern Slavery Act contains a number of potential reforms, which (if implemented) will impose tougher requirements on Australian businesses.
What we can learn from the results of the first round of Modern Slavery reporting.
This six-step compliance program offers guidance to help organisations meet the requirements under the Act and establish a robust modern slavery program.
The deadline for the first Australian Modern Slavery Statements is fast approaching.
It’s the crime we look at but don’t see: here’s what slavery looks like in Australia in 2019.
A closer look at the new laws Australia has introduced at both State and Federal level to prevent slavery in corporate supply chains. By AMY…
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
Ethical supply chains are under the spotlight as the Commonwealth and New South Wales legislatures move to increase transparency about modern slavery. By JACK DE FLAMINGH…
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
More than 45 million people are working as slaves around the world – including at least 4,300 in Australia – in operations generating billions in…