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.