Apr 20, 2025 | Article, Ethical Business
Protecting Human Rights in Business during a Volatile Trade and Climate. Navigating Tariffs, Trade Wars & Supply Chain Disruption Without Compromising People As geopolitical tensions rise, new tariffs and global trade restrictions are reshaping supply chains and...
Mar 18, 2025 | About Modern Slavery, Article
We can not ignore this issue – and today is an important reminder. (written by Sally Irwin) “It was a moment that forever changed my understanding of the world. Years ago, while living in Berlin, Germany, I encountered individuals trapped in conditions...
Mar 13, 2025 | Article, Ethical Business, Ethical Business Newsletters, Forced Labour, Slavery on Farms
PALM Scheme Review: How you can Contribute to the Review The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) is currently conducting an important Review of the Impact of the PALM Scheme Deed and Guidelines Settings, with a focus on improving key aspects of the...
Mar 5, 2025 | Article, Ethical Business Newsletters
The EU Fight for Corporate Responsibility The European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: This is A Defining Moment for Corporate Accountability (written by Sally Irwin March 2025) . For years, the European Union (EU) has led global efforts in...
Feb 27, 2025 | Article, Ethical Business
Slavery is a Business Risk: What the ICC’s New Policy Means for Companies and Consumers (written by Sally Irwin) Modern slavery isn’t just a human rights issue—it’s a business risk. This new policy has teeth. In December 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC)...
Feb 13, 2025 | About Modern Slavery, Article, Slavery in DV, Survivor News
Hannah* and her mum were excited about visiting their cultural homeland and planned the trip with her father. However, as the journey drew nearer, they began to realise that he had no intention of bringing them back to Australia. So they planned an escape. The night...
Feb 10, 2025 | Article, Ethical Business, Survivor School Newsletters
How Freeing Forced Labour Could Boost GDP by $611b – Insights from the Latest ILO Report The ILO report “Acting Against Forced Labour: An Assessment of Investment Requirements and Economic Benefits” argues that the global eradication of forced...
