Justine Nolan

Workers preparing shrimp in a line in a seafood factory in Thailand

The third report in a multi-year collaborative project shows strong support from business for strengthening the Modern Slavery Act.

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Increased corporate awareness of the risks of modern slavery isn’t translating into effective practices to reduce it.

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A UN report into the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China, says allegations of torture are 'credible'. 

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Experts, and not those with deep pockets or connections, should be charged with making the decisions that affect us all.

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Children and young people are likely to face the worst effects of climate change, but they’ve often been denied a seat at the table in global discussions on how to tackle the climate crisis. 

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An open process for appointing commissioners is necessary to preserve the Human Rights Commission’s independence and legitimacy.

A vaccinated person using the digital health passport app on their mobile phone.

UNSW legal and software engineering experts look at the implications of vaccine passports and the impact on people’s liberty and safety.

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Workers further down supply chains are being left destitute and exposed to exploitation.

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The Modern Slavery Bill presents an opportunity for companies to take seriously their obligation to identify, track and monitor potential problems in their operations and supply chain.

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While slavery may seem a remote concept, we often unwittingly benefit via the clothes we buy, the food we eat and the companies we invest in, writes Justine Nolan.

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