At last, Australia has a Modern Slavery Act. Here's what you'll need to know
- Written by Paul Redmond, Sir Gerard Brennan Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney
Soon we'll have a much better idea of what we are buying, and companies will be shamed into sourcing products better.ShutterstockIt has taken years, but after votes in the Senate and House of Representatives last week, Australia has a Modern Slavery Act.
It’ll take effect on January 1.
But what difference will it make?
First, what is modern...
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