Australian Modern Slavery Act

The Australian Modern Slavery Act is a law that passed by the Australian Parliament in 2018. It aims to combat modern slavery and human trafficking in Australia, and it includes measures to protect victims, prosecute those responsible for these crimes, and raise awareness about modern slavery and human trafficking. The Act also includes provisions for victim support and assistance, as well as requirements for businesses to disclose information about their supply chains. Australia’s Modern Slavery Act is an important tool in the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking in Australia, and it is part of a broader global effort to end these crimes.

Modern slavery is unseen because it's convenient | The Future of Work Podcast – ILO Voices
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Modern slavery is unseen because it's convenient | The Future of Work Podcast – ILO Voices

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The number of people in modern slavery has risen significantly in the last five years. 10 million more people were in modern slavery in 2021 compared to 2016 global estimates. Women and children remain disproportionately vulnerable. Modern slavery also occurs in almost every country in the world, and cuts across ethnic, cultural and religious lines….