30 July 2020

Modern slavery risks in Australian supply chains will be easier to identify with the launch of a new website on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.​​

The Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements will act as a central website for statements from thousands of large businesses required to comply with the Government's landmark Modern Slavery Act 2018.​

"This is the world's first, government-run website of its kind, and will provide Australian consumers, investors and civil society with an unprecedented window into the global supply chains that produce the goods and services we use every day," Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Jason Wood MP said.

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The launch of the website is complemented by a new toolkit of resources to support government procurement officers to respond to modern slavery risks in Government's procurement activities.

"As Government, we are committed to leading by example in the fight against modern slavery. These resources provide practical anti-slavery tools for procurement officers, including an e-learning module, supplier questionnaire, tender guidance and a risk assessment tool,"Assistant Minister Wood said.

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