Ex-diplomat owes over $500k to former worker for ‘slave-like’ conditions

In a major modern slavery case, the Federal Court has found that the former Sri Lankan deputy high commissioner owes...

16 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The evolving implications of Australia’s modern slavery laws

Australia’s looming and timely review of the Modern Slavery Act will have implications that will impact upon the...

31 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Law departments need a ‘shift in mindset’ to address ESG

Following the release of HRLC’s modern slavery report, this lawyer said that for legal departments in particular, a...

14 February 2023

By Lauren Croft

2 in 3 companies still failing to meet modern slavery reporting requirements

While the new Modern Slavery Act legislation has been in effect for over four years, many organisations still have work...

31 January 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘In-house legal teams can play an important role in addressing modern slavery risk’

Companies are failing to identify and address modern slavery risks, which has led to calls for the federal government...

22 November 2022

By Jess Feyder

Importance of awareness-building for ESG

We’re just starting to learn how pervasive awareness needs to be throughout the culture regarding environmental,...

08 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

NSW anti-slavery commissioner appointed

Dr James Cockayne has been appointed as the NSW anti-slavery commissioner to help combat the scourge of modern...

06 July 2022

By Simon Levett

Calls to give teeth to modern slavery legislation

There are 40.3 million people worldwide who are experiencing modern slavery. Up to 15,000 people are estimated to be in...

02 June 2022

By Simon Levett

Australia’s modern slavery laws are ‘seriously lacking’

The federal government has been urged to strengthen Australia’s modern slavery laws after a damning new investigative...

08 February 2022

By Lauren Croft