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Reforms to Address Modern Slavery
I am writing to you as my representatives in Parliament to raise my concern that Australia's response to the crime of modern slavery is lagging. In 2018, Australia was leading the world in our actions on modern slavery with the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act. However, we can no longer make that claim. It is one thing to have good legislation; it is another thing to actually put in place the things to make that legislation actionable and enforceable. There are three major reforms that I believe will make a huge positive impact in the lives of almost 50 million people who experience slavery every day. 1. Ban services and goods made with forced and child labour from entering Australia We risk becoming a dumping ground for the goods made with forced and child labour which are banned from entering the USA, EU and other regions. 2. Establish an Anti-Slavery Commissioner Support the establishment of an Anti-Slavery Commissioner with strengthened powers, independence and resourcing of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner. There is a Bill being considered in the Senate right now. 3. Implement the recommendations from the MSA Review Support all the recommendations of the MSA Review, particularly the strengthening of reporting, compliance (including penalties) and a due diligence (duty to prevent) approach My beliefs are informed by Be Slavery Free. You can see their recommendations at www.beslaveryfree.com/government-briefing I appreciate you hearing my concerns and responding with your commitment to help end modern slavery.
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