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The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner commends the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and its Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) for securing the forfeiture of assets linked to one of Australia’s most severe cases of modern slavery.

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner raises concerns that large foreign companies supplying a large number and variety of products direct to Australian customers, appear not to be reporting or are not required to report under the Modern Slavery Act.

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner has expressed serious concern about the Government’s decision to walk back its commitment to guarantee a minimum of 30 paid hours per week for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers.

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner’ speech at the launch of his Strategic Plan 2025-2028, Building Australia’s Ambition and Impact: Strengthening the response to modern slavery.

Today, the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner launched his Strategic Plan 2025-2028, Building Australia’s Ambition and Impact: Strengthening the response to modern slavery.

The Office of the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s Inaugural Annual Report provides information on the performance of the Commissioner’s functions during the financial year.

Bob Katter MP has highlighted child labour concerns regarding potential banana imports from the Philippines. Australia has strong processes to manage biosecurity, pest and disease risks. Yet, potential human rights risks are not considered in this process.

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner and Norton Rose Fulbright Australia have partnered to produce a new briefing on the evolving European Union (EU) human rights regulations and what they mean for Australian businesses.

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner has provided a submission to the Australian Government’s consultation on Strengthening the Modern Slavery Act.