ECCV has long been concerned about exploitative labour practices, especially amongst migrant workers in Australia. We believe that there are currently many people working in conditions that could reasonably be described as “slavery-like” conditions. For example, workers on temporary visas or who are undocumented make up a high proportion of Australia’s agricultural workforce, and are often victims of unscrupulous employment practices.
ECCV believes that by requiring large businesses and government entities to report on the risks of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains, the Modern Slavery Bill 2018 is an important step in reducing the risk that Australian organisations are implicated in slavery and slavery-like practices both domestically and around the world.
Media Enquiries
For media enquiries or more information, please contact:
Email: media@eccv.org.au
Phone: 0431 091 738
