Australia’s Modern Slavery Act

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Australia’s Modern Slavery Act is a law that was passed by the Australian Parliament in 2018. The Act 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 Overview and Update – Lexology
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Modern Slavery Overview and Update – Lexology

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (MSA) requires entities that carry on business in Australia with an annual consolidated revenue of more than AU$100 million to report annually on how they address modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains. The Australian government has recently finished consulting on the first three-year review of the…

Thailand's fishery nightmare a global challenge – Big News Network.com
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Thailand's fishery nightmare a global challenge – Big News Network.com

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The reported horrors faced by some migrant workers in Thailand’s fisheries point to a crisis affecting the world. Many migrants who sign up to work in Thailand’s fishing industry have no idea what awaits. Many are tricked and promised steady work with monthly earnings to deceive them into modern slavery. The reported conditions are hellish:…