Australia to Toughen Modern Slavery Penalties

Australia to toughen modern slavery penalties

Australia will make big companies criminally liable for modern slavery in supply chains, the nation's top lawyer said Thursday, weeks after the United States threatened trade tariffs over the issue.

Australia to toughen modern slavery penalty after US tariff threat

Australia will also introduce civil penalties for companies not meeting existing obligations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Australia to Introduce New Modern Slavery Offence for Big Businesses

The Albanese government will introduce a new criminal offence targeting modern slavery in supply chains, requiring large businesses to demonstrate they have taken steps to prevent forced labour. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said the new legislation would apply to companies with annual consolidated revenue of more than $100 million (USD $69 million). “Australia has a robust legislative framework and a world-leading approach to addressing mod…

Slavery crackdown after Trump’s tariff threat

The Albanese government is proposing snap changes to modern slavery laws a month after the Trump administration threatened tariffs.

Australia’s move after Trump tariff threat

The Albanese government is proposing tougher modern slavery laws after the US threatened to slap tariffs on countries, including Australia, that fail to stop forced labour in their supply chains.

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