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Australian firms should expect tougher modern slavery rules
18/07/2023
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Chantelle Cloete
Chantelle Cloete, Reporter

Nearly four years after the Modern Slavery Act 2018 was introduced, research shows that two-in-three companies in Australia continue to fall short in meeting reporting standards on forced labour within their supply chains or operations. The findings raise questions about the effectiveness of current legislation and whether new, tougher regulations are needed.