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RGC's Modern Slavery Act Consultation Submission

Owen Rayner
RGC's Modern Slavery Act Consultation Submission

RGC Advisory submitted to the Attorney-General's Department consultation on strengthening the Modern Slavery Act 2018 on 1 September 2025, recommending practical steps to enhance transparency, improve compliance outcomes, and futureproof Australia's modern slavery reporting framework.

Our submission argues that effective enforcement of reporting obligations requires a robust legislative foundation — guidance materials alone are insufficient to drive meaningful compliance across a diverse regulated population.

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