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Inquiry into the Modern Slavery Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts has announced it will be undertaking an inquiry into the new Modern Slavery Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill).

The Bill was presented to the Legislative Assembly by Ms Jo Clay MLA on 28 March 2023. The Bill proposes to establish an Anti-Slavery Commissioner and to require Territory entities to consider modern slavery in procurement and reporting practices.

“This private member’s bill presents an important opportunity for the Committee to look into practices which could continue to promote human rights across Governmental activities,” said Mrs Kikkert, Committee Chair.

The Terms of Reference for the inquiry are available on the Committee webpage.

Information about how to make a submission is available on the Assembly website.

Submissions close on 24 April 2023. The Committee must report back to the Assembly by 28 May 2023.

STATEMENT ENDS—Thursday, 6 April 2023

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For more information contact:

Committee Secretary, Ms Sophie Milne on (02) 620 50435 or lacommitteePA@parliament.act.gov.au