Slavery

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Business & Economics

The role you play in modern slavery in Australia

There are more than 40,000 people living and working in conditions considered modern slavery in Australia – but do Australian consumers care?

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Politics & Society

Eradicating modern slavery in Australia

Alongside its review of the ‘Modern Slavery Act’, the Government must also address the risks of forced labour that are inherent in our visa system

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Business & Economics

Keeping supply chains ethical and sustainable amid COVID-19

The pandemic has put global supply chains under stress and we need to be watchful that ethics and sustainability don’t fall by the wayside

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Arts & Culture

The truth behind a pirate legend

Benito de Soto was a ruthless and violent pirate, but his story has been re-written (and re-imagined) over 200 years to create his modern rebel reputation

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Business & Economics

Rebelling against modern slavery

Seventy-five per cent of modern slaves are women and girls. As consumers, we need to challenge the way we think about what we buy to help end exploitation

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