Advocating for Systemic change

ACRATH Media Release

9th September 2024

ACRATH staff and members are at Parliament House this week talking modern slavery and human trafficking with Members of Parliament. ACRATH, on its 19 th annual advocacy trip to Canberra, is pressing for systemic change on several issues impacting victim/survivors of human
trafficking.

This year, ACRATH has identified three issues aimed at preventing the exploitation of people in Australia while also ensuring that victim/survivors can access their fundamental human rights. ACRATH is also keen to speak to MPs and commend the government for the significant reforms recently announced.

ACRATH’s agenda includes advocating for the implementation of a national compensation scheme for victim/survivors of modern slavery, and the establishment of a national labour hire licensing scheme. Additionally, ACRATH is calling on the federal government to improve international students’ experience of study and life in Australia.

“I am filled with anticipation and excitement,” said Moira Coombs, first-time ACRATH advocacy team member.

For more details, please refer to the Advocacy Asks for 2024 and subscribe to our newsletter which will detail the advocacy trip and outcomes:

Media contact:
Angela Duthie – Communications Lead
networks@acrath.org.au