Statute

Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)

Requires large entities to report on modern-slavery risks in their operations and supply chains, with modern slavery defined to include the worst forms of child labour. The government responded to an independent review in December 2024.

The passage

modern slavery means conduct which would constitute: … the worst forms of child labour, as defined in Article 3 of the ILO Convention (No. 182) …

Section 4

What it rests on

Source: Federal Register of Legislation · Australian Institute of Company Directors · read 15 October 2026