ACAN advocacy wins bipartisan support for slavery survivors
The parliamentary process to appoint an Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner is well underway with legislation passing the House of Representatives.
Modern slavery response begins with St Josephine Bakhita
The life of the slavery survivor who became a saint is a model for improving the lives of modern slavery victims, writes Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network consultant Moe Turaga.
Compendium demonstrates Church’s commitment to addressing modern slavery
In recognition of United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network has published the third Compendium of Modern Slavery Statements.
NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner Announces Strategic Plan
NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, launched his strategic plan “Working Together for Real Freedom” at NSW Parliament House yesterday.
McMillan report paves the way to stronger modern slavery response
John McCarthy KC, former Australian Ambassador to the Holy See and prominent anti-slavery advocate with the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, has welcomed the 30 recommendations contained in the Report of the statutory review of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) The first three years - A report by Professor John McMillan AO.
41,000 People in Modern Slavery in Australia
The Global Slavery Index 2023 (GSI) published yesterday indicates that the number of people estimated to be experiencing modern slavery has risen by 10 million since the last report in 2018.
Anti-Modern Slavery Budget Measures
The Australian Government has expanded its response to modern slavery by additional funding measures included in the Commonwealth Budget 2023 – 2024.
Slavery Survivor Wins Award
Modern slavery survivor Moe Turaga was presented with a 2023 Freedom Award in recognition of his work as a modern slavery survivor advocate last weekend.
Attorney General Hears ACAN Reflection
The Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network (ACAN) was represented at an event convened by the Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP yesterday to mark the 10th anniversary of royal assent of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Slavery, Slavery-like Conditions and People Trafficking) Bill.
ACAN Urges Visa Reform
ACAN adds its voice to introduce better protections and pathways to seek remedy for people on temporary visas who experience exploitation in Australia.
Modern Slavery Curriculum Pilot at ACU
All undergraduate students at Australian Catholic University (ACU) will complete training to identify and respond to modern slavery following a pilot project with the Archdiocese of Sydney.
St Josephine Bakhita Feast Day 2023
Today Catholics around the world are marking the Feast Day Mass of St Josephine Bakhita - the Patron Saint of South Sudan and Sudan, and the Patron Saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.
CHA Calls for National Anti-Slavery Commissioner in Submission
Catholic Health Australia is calling on the Australian Government to establish an independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner as part of reforms to improve the Modern Slavery Act 2018.
For suppliers to Catholic Entities 2022
These webinars are a result of modern slavery risk analysis conducted across $8 billion of Catholic procurement in health care, education, community and financial services.
Dr Fiona McGaughey Christmas Keynote Reflection
I see immense hope and light radiating from our young people who have also grappled with darkness in their lifetime. And yet, they are leading the way in areas where we have not always done well.
Remarks by Moe Turaga, Survivor Advocate and LEEP Participant
My name is Moe Turaga, and I am a survivor. I am here to say “Slavery is Cruel”, and my call to action is ‘Let’s put an end to it!’
UN International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2 December
Today is United Nations International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
ACAN’s submission to the review of the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018
The Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network (ACAN) made an important submission to government this week in relation to a Review of the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act (MSA) 2018.
Catholic schools response to the Modern Slavery Act 2018
An address from John McCarthy KC on the Catholic Schools response to the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018.
Ansell Rubber Gloves Allegations of Modern Slavery
Medical glove maker Ansell is defending claims of knowingly profiting from forced labour in Malaysia. Thirteen workers are suing the company and Kimberly-Clark in a US court.