The changes come just weeks after the US threatened new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries – including Australia – for inaction on slave labour.
- Professor of Law and Justice and Director of the Australian Human Rights Institute, UNSW
Using tariffs to make nations act on forced labour is questionable. Yet there is substance behind the US allegations – including that Australia hasn’t done enough.
The health dangers of asbestos were already well known, but it took a David and Goliath legal battle to hold the mining industry accountable.
Appointing an anti-slavery commissioner is critical to stamping out abuse of more than 40,000 people in Australia who trapped by forced marriages or controlling employers.
The Chinese government’s action in Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, says a long awaited report from UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Experts, and not those with deep pockets or connections, should be charged with making the decisions that affect us all
An open process for appointing commissioners is necessary to preserve the Human Rights Commission’s independence and legitimacy.
Workers further down supply chains are being left destitute and exposed to exploitation.
Blockchain is a promising tool to fight modern slavery by making global supply chains more accountable. But there a few kinks to be worked out.
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.
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