Modern Slavery checklist
Modern Slavery Statement readiness checklist
Reporting entities under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) — those with $100M+ consolidated revenue — must publish an annual statement against seven mandatory criteria in s 16(1). This checklist scores your readiness across each criterion and outputs the gaps to close before lodgement.
Last verified: 5 June 2026
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This checklist is a structured prompt — not legal advice. It cites the relevant Act and section against each item so you can verify the source. Engage a qualified adviser before relying on the output for board, regulator or transaction purposes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the reporting threshold under the Modern Slavery Act 2018?
- Reporting is mandatory under s 13 for Australian entities and carrying-on entities with consolidated revenue of at least A$100 million over the reporting period. The McMillan review recommended lowering this to $50M; that is not yet law.
- What are the seven mandatory criteria?
- Section 16(1) requires: (a) identify the reporting entity; (b) describe structure, operations and supply chains; (c) describe modern slavery risks; (d) describe actions to assess and address risks; (e) describe how effectiveness is assessed; (f) describe consultation with owned/controlled entities; (g) any other relevant information.
- Who approves and signs the statement?
- Section 14 requires the principal governing body (typically the board) to approve the statement and a responsible member (typically a director) to sign it.