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The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans, presented a speech at the Australian Industry Group Conference.

The Office of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner, in partnership with the UN Global Compact Network Australia, last week launched its first joint publication – What is Human Rights Due Diligence?

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans, has welcomed the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata, and warned that it highlights the ongoing and urgent gaps in Australia’s anti-slavery response.

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans, notes today's announcement of legal proceedings taken by the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association, which brings into sharp focus the risk of forced labour in Australian supply chains.

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner has welcomed the commencement of public consultations by the Attorney-General's Department to progress reforms to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

The Anti-Slavery Commissioner has issued a letter to major law firms, advisory firms, and industry bodies regarding business compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s speech at the 2025 Australian Council of Superannuation Investors Conference.

The Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s Office is extending the deadline for stakeholders to provide input to the Strategic Plan by two weeks to Friday 11 April 2025.

Australia's Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans, has made a formal submission to the New South Wales Parliamentary Inquiry into modern slavery risks faced by temporary migrant workers.

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner is inviting stakeholders to provide input into the development of a Strategic Plan for the Office.