Jan 29, 2025 | Ethical Business, Ethical Business Newsletters
Wage Theft Laws Have Changed in Australia: What Businesses Need to Know Australia has introduced tougher laws to combat wage theft, and they’re a big wake-up call for employers. These changes are designed to protect workers and hold businesses accountable, but they...
Jan 18, 2025 | Forced Labour, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery
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...
Jan 17, 2025 | Ethical Business Newsletters
The Role of Business in Creating Social Value written by Sally Irwin Social Value? How can your business do well while doing good? In a world increasingly driven by social impact and sustainability, businesses have a unique opportunity to lead the charge. By embedding...
Dec 16, 2024 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business
Written by: Sally Irwin The Australian Government’s response to the independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) is a step forward—but not a leap. Accepting or agreeing in principle to 25 out of 30 recommendations from Professor John McMillan’s review, the...
Nov 27, 2024 | 16Days of Freedom, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery
Written by: Zainab Attarwali The Global 16 Days of Activism Campaign is a powerful movement calling for the elimination of gender-based violence (GBV). Launched in 1991 by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL) and feminist leaders at the first Women’s Global...
Nov 12, 2024 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Shopping
Written by: Zainab Attarwali As we gather to celebrate the holidays with joy-filled meals, it’s easy to overlook where our festive foods come from and who might be impacted by their production. In Australia, much of the seafood on our plates and the produce on...
