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A sweatshop in Dakar, Bangladesh, where underaged workers make steel consumer goods in hazardous and dangerous circumstances, October 20 2020. StevenK/Shutterstock

Australia’s world‑first repository of ‘modern slavery statements’ a step in the right direction

Fiona McGaughey, The University of Western Australia; Holly Cullen, The University of Western Australia, and Rebecca Faugno, The University of Western Australia

121 companies in Australia have delivered their first reports required by the Modern Slavery Act.
Participants in Melbourne’s International Women’s day rally in Melbourne marched from the State Library to Parliament House. Ellen Smith/AAP

Australia’s performance on gender equality – are we fair dinkum?

Fiona McGaughey, The University of Western Australia and Amy Maguire, University of Newcastle

From the prime minister’s public comments to Australia’s diplomatic behaviour, there is considerable room for improvement if we are to be “fair dinkum” about gender equality.
Ours is a land of plenty, but Australian businesses will be asked to identify and stop issues with modern slavery in their production or supply chain. Shutterstock

Modern Slavery Bill a step in the right direction – now businesses must comply

Fiona McGaughey, The University of Western Australia and Justine Nolan, UNSW

The Modern Slavery Bill presents an opportunity for companies to take seriously their obligation to identify, track and monitor potential problems in their operations and supply chain.
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has begun its two-day review of Australia’s record on racial equality. Shutterstock

Australia’s record on racial equality under the microscope

Fiona McGaughey, The University of Western Australia

Australia’s track record on racial equality and tackling racism is under review – and the findings will have significant implications.
Businessman Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola are strong advocates of anti-slavery measures. AAP/Alan Porritt

Should Australia have a Modern Slavery Act?

Fiona McGaughey, The University of Western Australia; Dave Webb, The University of Western Australia, and Peta-Jane Hogg, The University of Western Australia

Any proposed solution to the problem of modern slavery must engage with the business community and government policies on migration and migrant labour.
Australia’s response to its Universal Periodic Review by the UN Human Rights Council may be influenced by its bid for a seat on the council. UN Geneva

UN review puts Australia on the spot over human rights record

Fiona McGaughey, The University of Western Australia

More than 100 countries have taken the opportunity to comment and make recommendations on Australia’s human rights record.
The new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein, criticised Australia in his opening address to the UN Human Rights Council. EPA/Salvatore di Nolfi

Explainer: why is the UN reviewing Australia’s record on torture?

Fiona McGaughey, The University of Western Australia

The Australian government is being examined on Monday evening by the United Nations Committee against Torture. Before the independent committee of experts, an Australian government delegation has to answer…

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