Post-conference in-depth learning session – Thursday 02 May
02 May 2019
Registration and morning coffee is at 08:30 and will conclude at 15:00. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided.
In-depth learning session A
Tackling modern day slavery across the procurement and supply chain function – a practical guide
Australia’s Modern Day Slavery legislation will require Australia’s largest businesses, with annual consolidated revenue of more than $100m, to publish annual statements on the steps they take to address modern slavery in their supply chains and operations. These laws are designed to stamp out slavery in the domestic or international context.
In a broader context, ‘modern slavery’ refers to exploitation where a person cannot refuse or leave work as a result of threats, violence, and coercion, abuse of power or deception. Modern day slavery incorporates offences under existing human trafficking, slavery and slavery-like offence provisions set out in Divisions 270 and 271 of the Commonwealth Criminal Code.
This hands-on workshop is designed for procurement and supply chain professionals that seek a deeper understanding of how their businesses are impacted by the new law while preparing for future scrutiny and compliance across the supply chain.
Key takeaways:
- Clarify the legal and regulatory framework involving human rights issues in supply chains
- Ensure your domestic and international partners are cognisant of new laws
- Monitor your procurement outreach to stamp out slavery across the production and supply chain
- Understand the seriousness and scale of labour rights abuses and map out timely responses
Charlotte Payne MCIPS
Head of Professional Body
CIPS Australasia
Giovanni Ferrante MSc, BBus
Marketing Manager
CIPS Australasia