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Australia’s $100B in imports last year linked to forced labor risks, despite weak enforcement of its 2018 Modern Slavery Act.
Australians are unknowingly funding modern slavery through $100 billion in imports last year tied to forced labor risks, particularly in electronics, vehicles, and textiles from countries like China, India, and Malaysia.
Despite Australia’s 2018 Modern Slavery Act requiring corporate reporting, critics say the law lacks enforcement and has not reduced exploitation.
Experts urge the government to adopt mandatory due diligence laws, similar to those in the EU and Germany, to prevent abuse and protect trade access.
They warn failure to act could harm international competitiveness and leave vulnerable workers, especially migrants, at risk.
Australia obtuvo 100 mil millones de dólares en importaciones el año pasado vinculadas a riesgos de trabajo forzado, a pesar de la débil aplicación de su Ley de Esclavitud Moderna de 2018.