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Justice groups urge government to address modern slavery in Indo-Pacific

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In the wake of the Albanese Government’s landslide election win, international justice groups are urging the Government to address the modern slavery crisis in the Indo-Pacific region. The groups have stated the Australian government must be a “good neighbour” to our Indo-Pacific trading partners, including countries like Myanmar and Cambodia, through investing in Anti-Slavery programs …

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Federal government set to ban non-compete clauses

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Alongside the recent federal budget announcement came another surprise, a proposed ban on non-compete clauses for Australian workers making under $175,000. If passed, the law would affect around 3 million Australian workers. But what is a non-compete clause, how do they work, and why have they been so controversial? Image: Image Credit: Maximilianovich / Pixabay …

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More than 16,000 reports, 35 convictions: Modern day slavery in Australia

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In November, the Federal government appointed former Labor minister Chris Evans as Australia’s first-ever National Anti-Slavery Commissioner. According to the international human rights organisation Walk Free, 41,000 people live in situations that amount to modern slavery in Australia.  The New South Wales Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, says he welcomes his new federal counterpart.  Image: …

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