Who must comply with NSW Modern Slavery Act reporting (≥$50M)?

NSW government agencies; NSW-domiciled commercial entities ≥$50M turnover (limited overlap with Cwlth).

What triggers NSW Modern Slavery Act reporting (≥$50M)?

Annual NSW procurement involvement.

What evidence is required for NSW Modern Slavery Act reporting (≥$50M)?

Published statement or undertaking via NSW Procurement.

NSW Modern Slavery Act reporting (≥$50M): who must comply, deadlines & penalties (2026)

Summary

NSW Modern Slavery Act 2018 — Anti-Slavery Commissioner operationalised 2022. Most reporting obligations harmonised with Cwlth MSA but for NSW gov-procuring entities.

Enforced by

NSW-ANTI-SLAVERY

Topics

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Related obligations

CWLTHPublish an annual Modern Slavery StatementEntities with consolidated revenue ≥$100M must publish an annual Modern Slavery Statement.
CWLTHModern Slavery Statement (Cwlth)Entities with consolidated revenue ≥$100M must publish a Modern Slavery Statement annually.
CWLTHASRS Group 2 climate disclosure — FY commencing on/after 1 July 2026Group 2 (mid-tier entities) start climate disclosure FY27.
CWLTHAASB S2 Scope 3 emissions + assurance phase-inGroup 1 entities must report Scope 3 from year 2 + escalating assurance through to FY30.
CWLTHNGER reporting (Clean Energy Regulator)Threshold-triggered annual emissions, energy production + consumption reporting.
CWLTHSafeguard Mechanism baseline decline 4.9% paAustralia's 215 largest emitters face declining baselines under Safeguard Mechanism reform.

Frequently asked questions

Who must comply with NSW Modern Slavery Act reporting (≥$50M)?: NSW government agencies; NSW-domiciled commercial entities ≥$50M turnover (limited overlap with Cwlth).
What triggers NSW Modern Slavery Act reporting (≥$50M)?: Annual NSW procurement involvement.
When is NSW Modern Slavery Act reporting (≥$50M) due?: Annual report cycle.
What evidence is required for NSW Modern Slavery Act reporting (≥$50M)?: Published statement or undertaking via NSW Procurement.