Australian companies to face fines and criminal action if they fail to prevent modern slavery
The changes come just weeks after the US threatened new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries – including Australia – for inaction on slave labour.
Australia Toughens Modern Slavery Penalties
- Australia to toughen modern slavery penalty after US threatens trade tariffs Le Monde —
- Australia to toughen modern slavery penalty after U.S. tariff threat The Japan Times —
- Australia to toughen modern slavery penalties RTE —
- Australia to toughen modern slavery penalty after US tariff threat The Straits Times —