Posts Tagged ‘modern slavery’
Advocacy in Canberra works
ACRATH’s team of staff and volunteers met with many senior Members of Parliament, advisors and departmental officers in Canberra during a week of advocacy to discuss four key human trafficking issues. ACRATH’s Executive Officer Christine Carolan reflects on the week in this insightful Q & A. Q. Who were some of the key Members of…
Read MoreACRATH back in Canberra
ACRATH is back in Canberra, visiting Members of Parliament and policy makers face-to-face, after three years of online advocacy, the result of COVID-19 travel restrictions. In the first week of September the team of 11 staff and volunteers met with a range of people in a bid to raise awareness and advocate for better outcomes…
Read More2024 ACRATH Calendar
Get ready for the new year and order your 2024 ACRATH Calendar today! Since its inception in 2015, the ACRATH calendar has become a beloved fixture in offices, homes, tea rooms and classrooms, thanks to the efforts of Queensland Regional Coordinator Janine Bliss fmm and her team. These vibrant calendars serve as an invaluable resource,…
Read MoreReview of Modern Slavery Offences
ACRATH welcomes the Attorney General’s Department release of the Findings Report for the Targeted Review of Modern Slavery Offences in Divisions 270 and 271 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth). This review was undertaken in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution. The Targeted Review identifies areas for possible legislative change to…
Read MoreHelp Protect Vulnerable People
Help protect vulnerable people from modern slavery, child labour and forced labour. ACRATH invites you to support the Be Slavery Free campaign calling on Starbucks to Come Clean on Cocoa. You may think of Starbucks as a coffee chain, but the company also sells huge amounts of chocolate products. With more than 35,000 Starbucks stores…
Read MoreLeave No One Behind
The 2023 theme for the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons that was observed on July 30 was Reach every Victim and Leave No One Behind. ACRATH member Sr Caroline Price, a Good Shepherd Sister, wrote an article for the Global Sisters Report: One would think that in a modern, affluent country like Australia, the…
Read MoreSupport Programs to Combat Modern Slavery
If you have donated to ACRATH this year – thank you for supporting victims and survivors of human trafficking. If you have not donated, please consider supporting ACRATH’s projects and programs. We hope to raise $350,000 by 30 July 2023, the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s campaign is highlighting ACRATH’s need for…
Read MoreTaking Action Together
The Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Criminology, hosted the 2023 Modern Slavery Conference from 27-29 June in Melbourne. ACRATH Executive Officer, Christine Carolan, was a presenter at the conference. ACRATH staff and members had a strong presence. The theme of the conference was Taking Action Together. The Conference promoted the…
Read MoreLaunch of NSW Strategic Plan
ACRATH members Margaret NG rsj and Noelene Simmons sm were present at the recent launch of the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner‘s Strategic Plan – Working together for real freedom. In launching the report Dr James Cockayne commented there are many people “who are living with the personal, community and intergenerational trauma caused by modern slavery suffered…
Read MoreReview of Modern Slavery Act
Following an extensive public consultation the review of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act has been tabled in Parliament. The review, led by Professor John McMillan AO, examined the first three years of operation of the Act. ACRATH was actively engaged in the review process. The review provded 30 recommendations to strengthen the Act including: Download a…
Read MoreACRATH Newsletter – June 2023
The June 2023 ACRATH Newsletter is now available. Read all the latest news and learn how you too can help to fight againt human trafficking and modern slavery. Access the newsletter here. Be sure to receive all the latest news from ACRATH. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Read MoreHonouring All Mothers
Celebrate Your Mum This Mother’s Day and Honour the Mothers Who Make Your Purchase Possible! This Mother’s Day, let us take a moment to remember the mothers worldwide whose labour enables us to purchase the gifts we give to those we love. From the garment makers making, cocoa bean farmers to service workers these mothers…
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