Protecting your business from modern slavery risk starts with knowing where to look
Modern slavery risk is a growing concern for businesses operating in Australia and across borders. The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) is now well established, and the Australian Government has committed to implement 25 recommendations from the statutory review of the legislation in December 2024. Companies are under increasing pressure to understand, report and respond to the risks in their operations and supply chains.
We work with clients to navigate this evolving regulatory space. Whether you're meeting reporting obligations or looking to strengthen governance, we help design practical systems that identify risks and respond to them. Our advice is commercial, grounded and always tailored to your business.
We support listed companies, major corporates, financial institutions and government agencies. Our clients value our deep regional insight and the way we bring together legal, ethical, and commercial perspectives to help them manage risk and protect their reputation.
Strategic solutions for every challenge
From policy to procurement, we help clients embed modern slavery risk management into business as usual. Our cross-practice team advises on everything from legal compliance to cultural awareness and supply chain resilience.
We can help you:
- Map and assess modern slavery risks in your operations and supply chains
- Draft and implement anti-slavery policies and governance frameworks
- Review and update procurement contracts and supplier agreements
- Design and deliver internal training and awareness programs
- Prepare and review modern slavery statements
- Help you consider issues that may arise in the context of representations made about modern slavery risks in supply chains
- Integrate modern slavery due diligence into broader ESG and risk programs
- Navigate anti-bribery, corruption and anti-money laundering intersections
- Build scalable approaches to responsible sourcing across the Asia Pacific
We offer insights grounded in the regulatory expectations of today and the shifting landscape of tomorrow.