Australia’s role in the fight against modern slavery
Lowy Lecture Series

Australia’s role in the fight against modern slavery

Wed, 16 August 2017
Barton

Nearly 46 million people are estimated to be held in some form of modern slavery today, trapped in fishing fleets and sweatshops, in mines and brothels, and in the fields and plantations of countries across the world. Modern slavery taints the global supply chains of businesses all over the globe, including in Australia, where investigative journalism has uncovered severe exploitation in the supply chains of major retailers. What is Australia’s role in the fight against modern slavery?
 
Join CEO of the Freedom Fund, Nick Grono, Senator Linda Reynolds, and Shadow Minister for Justice Clare O’Neil MP for a panel discussion on modern slavery in South and Southeast Asia, its implications for businesses, and how Australia can play a leading role in ending this gross violation of human dignity.

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