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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.
Brisbane Networking Event 2022
ACAN entities were joined by academics, police, unions and colleagues from the mining, energy, building, shipping and other sectors at a modern slavery networking event hosted by Mills Oakley (MO) Lawyers in Brisbane.
The Future of the Catholic Health Care Sector
Some decades ago I had my first day at a real job, article clerk to a prominent liquor licensing lawyer. I inherited for a year the desk outside his office, full of files on the layout of bars and restaurants. I was not sure this is what called me to the law…
UN Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2022
This morning tea was hosted by Sydney Catholic Schools with The Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop of Sydney, in recognition of United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Breakfast with Cardinal Souraphiel
The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, recently partnered with Catholic Mission in Perth to host a breakfast with Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, Archbishop of Addis Ababa. It was part of a larger visit to promote the work of the Church in Ethiopia.
Climate Change and Modern Slavery - Towards An Integrated Approach
The Domus 8.7 Index has over 5,000 hours of review and analysis invested in ranking close to 1,500 Modern Slavery Statements submitted to the Australian Government's Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements.
Santa Marta Group Action Plan
The Santa Marta Group’s first European meeting recently brought together over 100 participants from 23 countries to discuss cooperation between its members and identify concrete actions to be taken by the Church and its partners in Europe.
Does your Modern Slavery Statement Consider Investments?
Investment Managers (IMs) have a responsibility to respect human rights as defined in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
A Response to Modern Slavery from WA
The Archdiocese of Perth video on modern slavery send a clear message about commitment, collaboration and action across the Catholic Church in WA to end modern slavery.
Government Response to Customs Amendment Bill 2020
The Australian Government has responded to the Senate Committee Report in relation to a proposed Customs Ban on Goods Produced with Forced Labour similar to legislation in the United States.
Domus 8.7 Index Modern Slavery Statement Benchmark
The Domus 8.7 Index has over 5,000 hours of review and analysis invested in ranking close to 1,500 Modern Slavery Statements submitted to the Australian Government's Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements.
Feedback on a New Zealand Modern Slavery Act
Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Jason Wood MP commenced Australia's Modern Slavery Act Review on 31 March and appointed Professor John McMillan AO to lead it over the next 12 months.
ACBC Election Guide
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Mark Coleridge said no one political party fully embodies Catholic social teaching. The bishops are, however, offering an election statement to encourage Catholics and people of good will to reflect on the good they can do for their community by using their vote for the good of all.