Latest modern slavery News

Man charged over alleged attempted exit trafficking of woman and children
Cruise ship sector on notice to deliver basic legal protections to vulnerable crew
New report reveals gaps in corporate modern slavery disclosures
Protecting workers and reducing modern slavery risks should not increase compliance burden on mining supply chain businesses
A Re-Elected Minns Labor Government will regulate Labour Hire in NSW
NZ is finally moving on modern slavery law. What can we learn from Australia?
Man jailed in Victoria for possessing a slave following human trafficking investigation
2 September 2026
1 September 2026
New AIC research evaluates Australia’s National Action Plan to Combat Modern Slavery 2020-25
AICD welcomes review of non-financial reporting burden and calls for pause on new reporting obligations
Consultation to strengthen Australia’s modern slavery framework
NSW Government Monitoring Allegations of Illegal Labour Practices on Berry Farms
US Tariff Decision Blow To NSW Agriculture
US trade tariffs on Australian businesses are both disappointing and meritless
IJM welcomes proposed changes to strengthen Modern Slavery Act
Greens welcome modern slavery reforms and offer pathway to legislate
Radio interview – ABC Radio National, Breakfast with Sally Sara
Albanese Government Combatting Modern Slavery
Council Adopts Sensible Procurement Strategy To Guide Responsible Spending To 2031
How Florida’s ‘war on woke’ reframed responsible investment as a threat to ‘everyday people’
Justice out of reach for most modern slavery victims, new report finds
US tariffs could create a ‘conflict of laws’ for Australian businesses
Australian Prime Minister Radio Interview – ABC AM 4 June
Labor Must Push Back On Trump’s New Tariffs
Submission On Modern Slavery Bill
The copyright fight that could chill investigative reporting
Submission Guide | Modern Slavery Bill
A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it
Necropolitics And Perils Of Migrant Fishers
PALM Futures Forum: key PALM stakeholders come together to call for community-centred visa reform
UN review urges Australia to address poverty, housing crises, and strengthen human rights
Australia’s productivity malaise demands urgent, broad-based reform
NSW Government ensures standards for fairness, integrity and compliance in building and construction
Migrants in Libya victims of “violent business model” of systemic violations and abuses – UN report
Lopsided labour scheme a “modern slavery risk” – new analysis
NZCTU Welcomes Bipartisan Bill To Combat Modern Slavery
ABF cracks down on migrant worker exploitation, detains multiple high-priority targets
PWDA Submission Into Disability Safeguards Consultation
Additional steps to combat modern slavery in NSW Government procurement
Department of Social Services Automation Artificial Intelligence Ethics Framework
Department of Social Services Automation Artificial Intelligence Ethics Framework
Exit trafficking and forced marriage most common modern slavery offences
Boost to support for victim survivors of trafficking and modern slavery
Tuesday 2 December
Australia Successfully Re-elected To IMO Council
Tracking Clean Energy Supply Chain
Illegal seafood still on the menu despite government announcement