Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 [Provisions]

The Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 would amend the Modern Slavery Act 2018 to establish the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner as an independent statutory office holder in the Attorney-General's portfolio. The Commissioner's functions would allow the Commissioner to work with government, business, and civil society to support compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 and complement the roles performed by the Attorney-General's Department and other government agencies to prevent and combat modern slavery.

The deadline for submissions is 22 January, 2024. 

The reporting date is 28 February, 2024. 

 

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3560
legcon.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

An inquiry into the Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 [Provisions].



Past Public Hearings

19 Feb 2024: Brisbane

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Inquiry Status

Submissions Closed

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