Modern Slavery Australia Home Affairs. The Modern Slavery Bill 2018 has passed through the House of Representatives and has become law. The National Action Plan to Combat Modern Slavery 2020-25 was launched on 9 December 2020 by the Assistant Minister for Customs Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs The Hon.
This page provides information about modern slavery and the Act. Overview The Department of Home Affairs has issued its draft guidance Modern Slavery Act 2018. The Act entered into force on 1 January 2019 and is a milestone in Australias response to modern slavery.
The Australian Government has welcomed the passage of the Bill which will require more 3000 large businesses and other entities to be transparent and accountable about their modern slavery risks.
Modern slavery describes situations where coercion threats or deception are used to exploit victims and undermine or deprive them of their freedom. The Act defines modern slavery as including eight types of serious exploitation. Draft Guidance for Reporting Entities Draft Guidance for the new Modern Slavery Act 2018 Cth the Act. The National Action Plan to Combat Modern Slavery 2020-25 was launched on 9 December 2020 by the Assistant Minister for Customs Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs The Hon.