With the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) in operation, organisations doing business in Australia need to implement policies and procedures to address modern slavery risks and report to government if they meet the threshold requirement.
We partner with clients to develop compliance systems that address the legal, ethical, reputational and commercial issues associated with modern slavery, as well as complying with the legislation mandating modern slavery reporting.
Our partners can also advise on associated issues, such as anti-money laundering and anti-bribery and corruption compliance programs.
As a global firm, King & Wood Mallesons assists clients to move across regions and into new geographies to realise cross border opportunities and leverage capital flows. We have committed resources to support clients internationally to protect against supply chain risk and navigate the complexities of geo-political and modern slavery issues. Our Asia Pacific expertise uniquely positions KWM to provide expert advice in respect of supply chains heavily geared towards the region.
KWM can help by assisting you to:
- identify modern slavery risks in your supply chains;
- identify modern slavery risks in operational activities (provision of goods and services to clients);
- develop internal anti-slavery policies and frameworks;
- audit your supply chains;
- consider and amend your procurement agreements;
- develop due diligence, culture and corporate governance guidelines;
- conduct awareness seminars for boards, executives and legal teams;
- understand your obligations in relation to modern slavery statements;
- provide guidance in relation to the preparation of modern slavery statements; and
- develop and deliver employee training.
Our experience includes advising a wide range of clients who have put trust in KWM to assist them with a range of issues
We regularly advise on:
- Compliance with Australia’s modern slavery laws and the impacts for their business
- Identification and management of modern slavery risks in their supply chains
- Preparing a sliding scale approach to CSR risks across the Asia Pacific region
- Due diligence before negotiating and entering contracts to procure products directly from China
- Basic corporate due diligence and approaches to CSR checks that align with international business standards.
