Jul 23, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business
We just love this proactive support of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act. Because it takes leadership and heart to see a law rolled out beyond a piece of paper. If only NSW would do the same! So thank you Walk Free and WA Government for taking a strong leadership...
Jul 23, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business, Forced Labour, Slavery in Cocoa, Slavery in Hospitality, Waterloo Cafe
Thinking you may have slavery in your dinner or dessert can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Shopping ethically can seem overwhelming. At the Freedom Hub Cafe we have always worked hard to partner with suppliers who audit their supply chain. That way you can be sure...
Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business
What is the Government doing about people exploited in slavery? We at the Freedom Hub are very grateful that we live in a country with human rights. Also, we are also very grateful that our government cares. Because the exploitation of people into slavery is a...
Jun 6, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Forced Labour, Global Modern Slavery Updates
Can the relationship Australia is building with India, force millions more people into modern slavery? India is a country with some 450million people in “informal labour”. As a result, there is a huge risk of slavery in the supply chains. Because,...
Jun 2, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Ethical Business
Australia leads in eradicating Modern Slavery. We are so grateful to be living in a country that prioritises human rights. We are even more grateful that we have a government that chooses lead the way themselves. They do not just expect businesses to comply to the new...
Feb 3, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery
In Australia, slavery is not a word we think of. It’s easy to take our freedom for granted. So looking around, it would appear like we live in a slave free society. But can modern slavery really exist here? Most of us probably think of people in chains or the Atlantic...