Number of modern slaves in Australia doubles since 2018 to 41,000: Global Slavery Index
The latest edition of the Global Slavery Index released by human rights group Walk Free found there were more than 40,000 modern slaves in Australia.
Australia has long been complicit in modern slavery. It’s time boards addressed these risks
Australian companies may be significantly exposed to modern slavery practices in their operations and supply chains both at home and abroad.
Pandemic-induced supply chain demands are causing a “real risk” of modern slavery
Human rights groups and researchers are warning that a combination of increased unemployment and new demand for labour means there is a real risk of increased worker exploitation and even slavery.
Lumachain lands $3.5 million for tech tackling modern slavery in food supply chains
Aussie startup Lumachain has secured $3.5 million in funding for its tech tracking the food supply chain, and tackling modern slavery at the same time.
In light of new legislation, HR managers should be tasked with a business’ modern slavery compliance
With the enactment of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 on January 1, 2019, Australian businesses, large and small, are under the microscope.
“Easy targets”: Business to pay $65,000 for underpaying 19 workers, not keeping records
A Brisbane labour-hire company has been ordered to pay more than $65,000 for underpaying 19 international workers and failing to keep records.
Retailers named and shamed: Ethical fashion report commends Cotton On, but slaps down Showpo and P.E. Nation
Baptist World Aid's annual ethical fashion report has named and shamed the likes of Showpo and P.E. Nation, commending others including Cotton On.
Australia’s soon-to-take-effect Modern Slavery Act explained
Australia finally has a Modern Slavery Act, which will come into effect on January 1, 2019. But what difference will it make?
