"Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner" February 2024

Be Slavery Free and 33 civil society organisations and academics forged a collective front to submit comprehensive recommendations on the Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 (Cth). This collaboration reflects a diverse spectrum of expertise, united by a common goal: enhancing the efficacy of the Modern Slavery Act and fortifying Australia’s position as a global leader in combating modern slavery.

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Recommendations include advocating for explicit authority to investigate general issues, particularly beyond the jurisdiction of Australian law enforcement, extending to overseas supply chains. The submission emphasises the Commissioner's pivotal role in handling complaints, identifying victim-survivors, and fostering collaboration for robust compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). 

Central to the submission is the call to fortify the Commissioner's independence. [...]