In late June 2018 Assistant Minister for Home Affairs, Alex Hawke, introduced a Modern Slavery Bill into the House of Representatives in Australia. Modelled after the UK Modern Slavery Act, the Australian Modern Slavery Act will make steps towards combatting Modern Slavery in Australia and our surrounding region. The legislation introduced into parliament is widely expected to pass and will likely be built upon over time. Here we will discuss the implications of the Modern Slavery Bill, the impact it will have on investment decision making, reporting requirements and stakeholder demands, as well as provide a timeline of events … Continue reading A Modern Slavery Act in Australia – What Investors Need to Know