Modern slavery and COVID-19: The importance of addressing the increased risks in supply chains
Pay cuts, reduced hours, staff stood down or retrenched – this is the confronting reality for workers and business owners across the nation – the economic consequences of COVID-19 throwing supply chains into chaos. The Institute for Supply Management has found that...
How COVID-19 can push modern slavery into the Australian supply chain
This year we have seen a complete overhaul of everyday life due to COVID-19. The ever-changing restrictions and abrupt changes to society have meant most industries have had to adapt and meet regulatory operating guidelines. Under pressure, standards of quality and...
Government extends reporting deadlines for entities required to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2018
The Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Jason Wood MP, today announced the Australian Government will extend the deadline for entities due to lodge statements in 2020 under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (the Act) by three...
Property Council of Australia Develops Platform for Modern Slavery Data
The Property Council of Australia (PCA) is leading a collaborative group of the 17 largest property companies in developing a tech platform that gathers and collates information from industry suppliers on their modern slavery exposures in operations and supply chain....
