Submission to the Strengthening the Modern Slavery Act 2018

August 30, 2025

The Coalition to End Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region welcomes consultations by the Australian government under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Act) to “enhance the framework, simplify and improve reporting, and target non-compliance.” These consultations offer an important opportunity to consider the impact of the Act and identify and remedy any gaps, particularly in light of key global developments. One such development is the exposure of Australian businesses and consumers to pervasive, state-imposed forced labour in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China (Uyghur Region).

This submission will focus on questions relating to the following topics: the efficacy of the provisions of the Act relating to supply chains and whether the Act has kept up to date with developments in modern slavery in Australia and internationally.

Read the full submission here.

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