Evaluating the Quality of Modern Slavery Reporting in the Australian University Sector

In response to increasing public concern about the prevalence of modern slavery linked to businesses in Australia, the legislation introduced in 2018 requires large companies with an annual revenue of $100 million or more to examine and report on risks of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.

The ‘Evaluating the Quality of Modern Slavery Reporting in the Australian University Sector’ assessed the quality of university reports. It also comments on whether the actions reported are likely to be effective, in light of the literature on effective measures to address modern slavery.

The report highlights examples of ‘better practice approaches’ as a way to motivate other universities to lift their standards to promote the rights of workers.