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Anti-slavery chief says proposed laws do not go far enough
Australia’s anti-slavery watchdog has warned that the Albanese Government’s proposed crackdown on forced labour does not go far enough, demanding new laws forcing major companies to stamp out exploitation in their supply chains. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Collaboration helps in the fight against modern slavery
I am often inspired by the courage and resilience of victims and survivors of human trafficking, writes Sr Margaret Ng RSJ. Source: Global Sisters Report.
Indonesian religious sisters raise awareness of human trafficking
Religious sisters took to the streets of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, to raise awareness about scammers increasingly using online job advertisements to lure people into human trafficking networks across Southeast Asia. Source: UCA News.
World Day brings global attention to human trafficking
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed today, brings global attention to human trafficking, urging vigilance and action to prevent this crime. Source: ACRATH.
Network welcomes tougher modern slavery laws
The Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network has welcomed the Albanese Government’s new measures to strengthen compliance with Australia’s Modern Slavery Act.
Three dioceses come together to combat modern slavery
Anti-modern slavery advocate Jessa-Joy Royupa delivered a powerful address condemning the practice in Australia at a dinner hosted jointly by the Archdiocese of Sydney’s Justice and Peace Office and the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Healthcare worker detects modern slavery victim
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans says the court case of a Melbourne man convicted of intentionally possessing a slave has shown the importance of frontline health workers being able to identify and respond to indicators of exploitation.
Only one per cent of forced labour reports to police end in convictionsÂ
Catholic advocates have joined people affected by forced labour to call for practical assistance to workers at risk of extreme labour exploitation. Source: ACAN.
Anti-slavery tsar says US tariff a distraction from human rights issues
Australia’s anti-slavery commissioner has accused the Trump Administration of weaponising important human rights issues by seeking to impose tariffs against Australia and dozens of other countries for failing to do enough to prevent forced labour. Source: The Age.