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Overview — Modern slavery
What is modern slavery?
According to the United Nations, there are at least 21 million modern slaves worldwide. This includes people in forced or compulsory labour, involuntary servitude, human trafficking and child labour.
Legislation has been instituted in a number of jurisdictions that either addresses modern slavery directly or incorporates modern slavery considerations in the corporate management of human rights issues generally.
Legislation was introduced in the Commonwealth and in NSW in 2018.
See What is modern slavery?
Modern Slavery Bill 2018 (Cth)
The Modern Slavery Bill 2018 (Cth) (the Bill) was introduced to the Federal Parliament on 28 June 2018. It has passed through the Lower House and the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act) is expected to be passed by the end of 2018.
The Bill provides that all entities subject to the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act must prepare a modern slavery statement. Related entities may submit a joint modern slavery statement under s 14 of the Bill.
See Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW)
The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW) was passed on 27 June 2018, and provides that all entities subject to it will be required to prepare a modern slavery statement. It currently provides high-level guidance on what a statement should include, with more detailed guidance to be provided in subsequent regulation.
See Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW).
