Staff and members of Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans are at Parliament House in the ACT this week to discuss modern slavery and human trafficking with MPs.
ACRATH, on its 19th annual advocacy trip to Canberra, is pressing for systemic change on several issues affecting victim/survivors of human trafficking.
The delegation is also keen to speak to MPs and commend the federal Government for the significant reforms in this area, including the passage of legislation in May to establish a national Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
This year, ACRATH has identified three issues aimed at preventing the exploitation of people in Australia while also ensuring that victim/survivors can access their fundamental human rights.
ACRATH’s agenda includes advocating for the implementation of a national compensation scheme for victim/survivors of modern slavery, and the establishment of a national labour hire licensing scheme.
Additionally, ACRATH is calling on the Albanese Government to improve international students’ experience of study and life in Australia.
Details: ACRATH’s advocacy asks for 2024.
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ACRATH Advocates for Systemic Change (ACRATH)
