"SCOPING PAPER: COMMONWEALTH MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT"

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This scoping paper outlines how the Government will approach preparing its first Commonwealth Statement. The Government is committed to taking a best practice approach to complying with its obligations under the Act, including by publishing annual Commonwealth Statements that respond to all criteria under the legislation. The Government is also committed to developing responses to modern slavery in public sector supply chains that prioritise the best interests of survivors.

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The Commonwealth Statement will focus on key areas of modern slavery risk across the full range of Commonwealth Government procurement and investments, irrespective of the quantum or duration of the procurement or investment activity.

The Commonwealth Statement will be presented in PDF form and will address the seven mandatory criteria....

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Mandatory Criteria 1 and 2: Identify the Reporting Entity and Describe its Structure, Operations and Supply Chains

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Mandatory Criteria 3: Describe the Risks of Modern Slavery Practices in the Operations and Supply Chains of the Reporting Entity

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Mandatory Criteria 4: Describe the Actions Taken By the Reporting Entity to Assess and Address Modern Slavery Risks

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Mandatory Criteria 5: Describe How the Reporting Entity Assesses the Effectiveness of These Actions

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Mandatory Criteria 6: Describe the Process of Consultation with any Entities the Reporting Entity Owns or Controls

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Mandatory Criteria 7: Provide any other Relevant Information

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