Australia to toughen modern slavery penalty after US threatens trade tariffs
Le Monde
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Weeks after the United States threatened trade tariffs over the issue, Australia has announced that large companies that fail to prevent modern slavery – which includes forced labor and debt bondage – in their supply chains will be held criminally liable.
Australia Toughens Modern Slavery Penalties
- Australia to toughen modern slavery penalty after U.S. tariff threat The Japan Times —
- Australian companies to face fines and criminal action if they fail to prevent modern slavery The Conversation —
- Australia to toughen modern slavery penalties RTE —
- Australia to toughen modern slavery penalty after US tariff threat The Straits Times —