Submission on the Modern Slavery Bill in New Zealand

May 28, 2026

The Coalition to End Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region supports the Modern Slavery Bill’s purpose of establishing a statutory framework to strengthen and coordinate action against modern slavery.

We particularly welcome Clause 26(c)(iv), which provides for consideration of whether a specialist person or body should identify, assess, and declare high-risk industries, products, or regions for the purposes of targeted guidance and enhanced due diligence requirements. We urge the Committee to ensure that this provision, and any implementing guidance issued under the Bill, explicitly address state-imposed forced labour.

Read the full submission here.

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