On 2 December 2024, the Australian Government issued its response to the statutory review of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth): The first three years (“the Review”). The Review, conducted by Professor John McMillan AO, began in August 2022 and was tabled in parliament in May 2023.
Join our webinar as we break down the Government's response to the 30 recommendations outlined in the Review and explore what these decisions mean for businesses operating in Australia.
Of particular significance, the Government's response:
- Maintained the reporting threshold of A$100M;
- Agreed with the recommendation of civil penalties for non-compliance; and
- Declined the recommendation to amend the Modern Slavery Act to require reporting entities to establish and explain due diligence systems in their modern slavery statements.
In this webinar, we’ll frame the Government’s response around four key focus areas and look at their implications for businesses.
- Enhanced compliance and enforcement
- Increased clarity and simplicity
- Enhanced support and guidance
- Continuous improvement
By attending, you’ll gain practical insights into the latest developments to keep you informed in the evolving Modern Slavery regulatory landscape. Additionally, after the webinar, all attendees will receive a Fair Supply whitepaper summarising the Government's response.
