Name of Resource | 1. National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and Slavery 2015–2019 |
Type | Policy |
Country / jurisdiction | Australia |
Enacting authority | Government of Australia |
Entry into force / date of approval | 1 December 2014 |
Description | The National Action Plan is largely focused on the measures and policies implemented by the Australian Government to combat trafficking in human beings and slavery in Australia. Australia’s strategy to combat trafficking in human beings and slavery is founded on three equally important needs: to prevent trafficking and slavery; the need to detect and prosecute offenders; and the need to provide support for trafficked people. The initiatives and practices under the National Action Plan equally focus on trafficking in human beings, slavery and slavery-like practices including forced labour, servitude and forced marriage. The prevention of trafficking in human beings in supply chains is mentioned in the sections on exploitation in supply chains, international and regional leadership and governance and monitoring. |
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Name of Resource | 2. Human rights in supply chains: Promoting positive practice |
Type | Report / analysis |
Country / jurisdiction | Australia |
Enacting authority | Australian Human Rights Commission, Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Compact Network Australia |
Entry into force / date of approval | December 2015 |
Description | The report provides a unique insight into the current drivers, practices, and challenges of Australian businesses in managing human rights in their supply chains. The report provides practical guidance to assist businesses with identifying and addressing human rights risks in their supply chains. The research also sought to map how Australian businesses currently deal with human rights issues in their supply chains. Even as business leaders face hurdles dealing with vast, complex global supply chains, the report findings point to opportunities for increasing visibility and power to influence human rights outcomes through stronger relationships and partnerships. |
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