The Detail: Modern slavery bill a triumph of parliamentary co-operation

The Detail: Modern slavery bill a triumph of parliamentary co-operation

A bill to trace modern slavery in the supply lines of businesses has the near complete approval of Parliament - here's what it does and doesn't do.

Modern slavery bill a triumph of parliamentary cooperation

Nearly all of New Zealand’s solar panels are constructed using parts built by slave labour. This week’s Modern Slavery Bill, which has passed its first reading in Parliament, won’t change that. But it will shine some light on our supply chains, with the aim that people will be better informed when it comes to what they buy, and who they buy it from. “The goal is that businesses will be required to have visibility in their supply chains, and to b…

#national: Call to action: Public urged to shape Aotearoa’s Modern Slavery law

New Zealanders are being encouraged to have their say on proposed legislation aimed at tackling modern slavery and worker exploitation, as the government moves to strengthen accountability across supply chains. Public submissions are now open on the Modern Slavery Bill, which is designed to increase transparency and require organisations to identify and address risks of forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation both domestically and ove…