Posts Tagged ‘Modern Slavery Act’
Modern Slavery Risks in Business
The Australian Human Rights Commission has partnered with KPMG Banarra in developing guides to help Australian businesses understand and manage their modern slavery risks. Over a period of time five documents will be launched. The first of these, Property, Construction and Modern Slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people,, has just been launched. This…
Read MoreModern Slavery ACT 2018 (NSW) Inquiry
In June 2018 the NSW Parliament passed the Modern Slavery Act 2018. This ground-breaking legislation was welcomed by ACRATH. The Act recognised the NSW Government’s role in preventing human trafficking and slavery through education and legislation, protecting those who have been exploited by providing support and opportunities for rehabilitation and prosecuting those responsible for exploitative practices. Unfortunately…
Read MoreACRATH Advocating in Federal Parliament
ACRATH members will once again be walking the halls of our Federal Parliament on 29th & 30th July. During this visit ACRATH will be congratulating the Parliament for passing the Modern Slavery Act 2018. While The Modern Slavery Act is an achievement in the fight against human trafficking and slavery there is still more work…
Read MoreACRATH Advocating in Federal Parliament
An ACRATH team of fourteen will be walking the halls of Federal Parliament 13-16th August. In their meetings with members of Parliament they will be advocating around three issues: support for the passage of the Modern Slavery Bill through Parliament while at the same time recommending inclusions, in particular the appointment of an independent anti-slavery…
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ACRATH Newsletter October 2017 The latest issue of the ACRATH Newsletter is now available. This issue gives an update regarding the campaign for a Modern Slavery Act. ACRATH has been very active in this campaign. Join the Campaign You are invited to join with ACRATH in advocating for a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. Page 1…
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