Closely following the passage of the NSW Modern Slavery Act on 21 June 2018 (NSW Act), a federal Modern Slavery Bill was introduced to Parliament on 28 June 2018. Debate on the Bill has been adjourned until the next Parliamentary sittings period, which begins in August 2018. The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to pass the Bill before the end of the year.
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Jacqueline Wootton
Partner, Brisbane
Anna Creegan
Partner, Perth
Michael Gonski
Partner, Sydney
Nicholas Ogilvie
Partner, Melbourne and Sydney
Key contacts
Jacqueline Wootton
Partner, Brisbane
Anna Creegan
Partner, Perth
Michael Gonski
Partner, Sydney
Nicholas Ogilvie
Partner, Melbourne and Sydney
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