"Australia is the next major opportunity for the global modern slavery movement", 4 September 2017

Australia can act to accelerate action on modern slavery but a harmonised approach is required.

Strategies for ending modern slavery were explored by global political and business leaders at the inaugural Bali Process Government and Business Forum...This follows the Australian government's announcement that it will legislate to prevent modern slavery in company supply chains by requiring large businesses to report annually on their actions to address it...

Australia now has a unique opportunity to accelerate this global momentum. But we must avoid creating an international mishmash of misaligned laws...To encourage higher compliance levels by business, a consistent global approach is required...