"Reporting under the UK Modern Slavery Act (2015) and the Australian Modern Slavery Act (2018): A comparison"

Drawing upon the UK Modern Slavery Act, the Australian Modern Slavery Act and the corresponding practical guides issued by the British and the Australian governments, this brief guide outlines the key content-specific differences in reporting requirements between the two laws.In 2018, following the example of the UK, the Australian government adopted the Australian Modern Slavery Act; it requires organizations to annually disclose information on the steps taken to identify and address potential human rights risks in their own operations and supply chains.