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Latest news: Slavery

Juror brings knife into court in slavery trial

Juror brings knife into court in slavery trial

A juror bringing a knife to court and being discharged for misconduct was only the beginning of the troubles for a slavery trial in Sydney.

'Extraordinary cruelty': 12 years for tyrannic husband

An abusive man who locked his wife in their home, depriving her of freedom and violently beating her even "for yawning", has been jailed.

'Narcissistic' abusive husband seeks shorter sentence

Lawyers for an "entitled" man who locked his wife up and subjected her to daily beatings say he has narcissistic personality disorder and deserves less jail.

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'Heinous' abusive husband imprisoned wife in their home

'Heinous' abusive husband imprisoned wife in their home

A man's "heinous" campaign of abuse against his wife has been aired ahead of him becoming the first person sentenced for aggravated servitude in Victoria.

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Tax breaks for local producers could become law if the coalition upholds its opposition to forced labour in global supply chains, an anti-slavery expert says.

Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery

Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery

Modern slavery remains a significant concern in Australia, with those facing barriers to recourse and justice at a heightened risk of exploitation.

Window on carbon: tracking building supplies from China

Window on carbon: tracking building supplies from China

Builders can track the carbon footprint and integrity of construction materials along the supply chain from China under a deal struck by an Aussie startup.

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Human trafficking, sexual slavery reported in Australia

Human trafficking, sexual slavery reported in Australia

Modern slavery still persists in developed countries with the Australian Federal Police receiving 150 reports about entrapped victims.

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Former Labor senator Chris Evans has been appointed as the inaugural anti-slavery commissioner but civil groups want him properly funded and given real power.

Family forced to live under father's 'tyranny' of abuse

Family forced to live under father's 'tyranny' of abuse

Family forced to live under father's 'tyranny' of abuse

Family forced to live under father's 'tyranny' of abuse

A father of six has faced the first day of a trial accused of forcing his wife and children into working on a farm by subjecting them to tyrannical abuse.

Sydney man charged over stranding family in Pakistan

Sydney man charged over stranding family in Pakistan

Sydney man charged over stranding family in Pakistan

Sydney man charged over stranding family in Pakistan

A Sydney man who allegedly left his wife and children stranded in Pakistan with no way to return to Australia has been charged with exit trafficking.

Thousands of migrant workers 'trapped in slavery'

Thousands of migrant workers 'trapped in slavery'

Thousands of migrant workers 'trapped in slavery'

Thousands of migrant workers 'trapped in slavery'

Thousands of temporary migrant workers in regional NSW are being exploited by cunning employers and hire companies, leaving them destitute, a report has found.

Rising exploitation reports as 'innocent lives' harmed

Rising exploitation reports as 'innocent lives' harmed

Rising exploitation reports as 'innocent lives' harmed

Rising exploitation reports as 'innocent lives' harmed

More people are reporting cases of human trafficking and slavery as high-profile cases raise community awareness of the crimes.

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian human rights advocate Grace Forrest will become only the second Australian to receive a Four Freedoms Award for work battling modern slavery.

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Back to school warning on forced marriage of students

Teachers and students are often best placed to spot warning signs of forced marriage, with police urging school communities to be on alert as classes resume.

Support program to help combat modern-day slavery

More than $12 million in federal funding will go towards a specialised program to help victims of forced marriages in Australia to get help.

Australia to get its first anti-slavery commissioner

New laws have been introduced to appoint Australia's first anti-slavery commissioner to tackle issues like sex trafficking and exploitation.

Frontline services urged to help end modern slavery

The current caseload of modern slavery victims in NSW could cost as much as $9.6 billion as the state continues work to stamp out exploitation in workplaces.

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Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

An exhibition focused on the Stolen Generations will shine a light on the former NSW Aborigines Welfare Board's Dawn Magazine and the truth behind the pictures

Heat on climate, gender at companies' annual meetings

The annual general meeting season is expected to kick off with a focus on sustainability, remuneration for bosses and votes against all-male boards.

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Sustainability considerations are being hardwired into financial market law and Australian fund managers will need to lift their game, an expert report finds.

Properties raided over human trafficking claims in ACT

An investigation has been launched into how a woman from Colombia was allegedly brought to Australia as a slave for a Canberra business and family.

Couple accused of keeping a slave to stand trial

A duo accused of keeping a slave in servitude for ten months have been committed to stand trial in after they pleaded not guilty to three offences.

Forced marriage escapees find refuge in safe houses

Campaigners are urging the public to support survivors of slavery and forced marriage rebuild their lives in safe houses across Australia.

Slave keeper jail time increased for contacting victim

A woman in prison for keeping a Tamil woman as a slave has had her jail term increased for trying to stop her victim giving evidence against her.

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