Modern Slavery

What is Modern Slavery?

Modern slavery can take many different forms and refers to instances of human exploitation where the victim cannot refuse or leave. The 2018 Global Slavery Index estimated that there are over 40 million victims of modern slavery practices worldwide with around 15,000 victims in Australia. Many Australian supply chains lead directly to the Asia Pacific region where it is estimated there are over 30 million people in human trafficking, forced labour or debt bondage situations. Many people became aware of modern slavery when the Australian Government introduced the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Bill in 2018.

Modern Slavery Resources

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Modern Slavery

Human Rights and Modern Slavery advanced e-learning module

E-learning Module

Previously called "Introduction to Human Rights and Modern Slavery e-Learning module"
Current issues around human rights and modern slavery in the supply chain, how they're relevant to you, and what you can do.

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60 minutes

What is Modern Slavery?

Modern Slavery Resources

Human Rights and Modern Slavery advanced e-learning module

Modern Slavery intermediate e-learning module

Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements

The Minderoo Foundation – Walk Free

The Global Slavery Index 2018 Findings

Modern Slavery in Australian property, construction and infrastructure supply chains

Department of Home Affairs Modern Slavery Act Reporting Requirements and the Guidance for Reporting Entities

Anti-Slavery Australia – Working to abolish slavery

Anti-Slavery Australia’s Educational Videos

Anti-Slavery Australia’s Fact Sheets

Business and Human Rights Resource Centre BHRRC

UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

International Labour Organization (ILO)

The Freedom Partnership Australia

What is modern slavery? Be Slavery Free

COVID-19 and modern slavery 3 part series

Modern Slavery Bill 2018

The NSW Modern Slavery Bill

Lexis Nexis report: Hidden In Plain Site – Modern Slavery in the Construction Industry

Procurement Guidance

Modern Slavery in Australia: the issue, the legislation and what to do about it

The Bali Process Government & Business Forum 2018 Quick Guide to Writing a Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery in the Asia Pacific Region 2018

The Slavery Footprint: How many slaves work for you?

Tackling Modern Slavery in Supply Chains – CIPS

Forced Labour, Human Trafficking and the FTSE 100

Case studies of Modern Slavery in Australia

Where might Modern Slavery be hiding in YOUR supply chains? (subtitled)

Modern Slavery and Australian Infrastructure – Presentation slides

INFOGRAPHIC: Australian Border Force Modern Slavery Key Facts and Figures

Modern slavery tips for smaller businesses – Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Better Sydney, The GPT Group

Could you spot the signs of someone in modern slavery? Cleaning posters

Could you spot the signs of someone in modern slavery? Construction posters

Could you spot the signs of someone in modern slavery? Infrastructure posters

Could you spot the signs of someone in modern slavery? Manufacturing posters