The Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 has been introduced to Parliament by the Attorney General and proposes the establishment of the first Federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner. This is a landmark reform which builds on the commitment to add a new, independent pillar to Australia’s comprehensive response to modern slavery.

The Bill amends the Modern Slavery Act 2018 to establish the core functions of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner, including engaging and supporting victims and survivors of modern slavery and supporting business to address risks of modern slavery practices in their operations and supply chains.

See the press release HERE.