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...
Feb 27, 2025 | Global Modern Slavery Updates, Slavery in the Travel Industry
Is Your Travel Business Unknowingly Connected to Modern Slavery? Why Align with the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (UNGPs)? The travel industry is under increasing scrutiny to ensure ethical business practices. Aligning with the...
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...
Jan 28, 2025 | Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Labour, Slavery in Coffee, Slavery on Farms
Beware of Free Coffee – it Costs More than You Think! In today’s economy, the allure of a free or cheap coffee is undeniable. Whether it’s a complimentary cup at a conference, a promotional giveaway, or simply opting for the least expensive brew,...
Jan 18, 2025 | Forced Labour, Slavery on Farms, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Owen: The Gentle Giant Enslaved in Forced Labour Owen * is a towering 6ft 7, with his imposing stature, it’s hard to imagine anyone could exploit him. However, Owen was enslaved in forced labour in regional Australia for years. Originally from a Pacific Island, Owen...
May 16, 2024 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Slavery in Fashion
Australian Fashion Week 2024 We take the time to remember the tragic Rana Plaza collapse which took the lives of 1,132 people, mostly garment workers, in Bangladesh 10 years ago. “I managed to rescue her and I remember extracting sharp metals out of her...
Aug 7, 2023 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Slavery in Coffee, Slavery in Fashion
Many of us shop at brands and stores out of necessity, ease, and accessibility without truly knowing how those brands impact the people involved in making those products. Over the last few years, the phrase “conscious consumer” has gained notable popularity with a...
Jun 5, 2023 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Child Labour, Forced Labour, Slavery in Fashion, Slavery in Fish
When Organic Isn’t Ethical: The Slave Trade in the Beauty Industry The Rise of Clean Beauty “Clean” beauty products have taken the cosmetics industry by storm, and for good reason. The focus on using natural ingredients free of animal testing and harmful...
May 8, 2023 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Slavery in Fashion, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
The dazzling runways of fast fashion shows may seem like a glamorous world of luxury and beauty, but there’s a hidden reality that lurks behind the scenes. From the cotton fields in Uzbekistan to the sweatshops in Bangladesh, the fashion industry’s dark...
Nov 28, 2022 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Slavery in Coffee, Slavery in Fish, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
Christmas Shopping that’s Ethical The Christmas holiday season is fast approaching, and it can be easy to be swept up in all the shiny objects when you’re shopping – especially when the newest toys and electronics dominate the shelves. But, unfortunately,...
