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Modern Slavery Statement scaffold
Generates a structured first draft against the 7 mandatory criteria of s 16 of the Modern Slavery Act 2018. Designed for finance / compliance teams to start the writing process — not a substitute for legal sign-off.
Statement due by 30 December 2026
Reporting period: 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
1. Identify the reporting entity
[Entity name] (ABN [ABN]) is the reporting entity for this Modern Slavery Statement. This Statement is submitted pursuant to s 13 of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
2. Structure, operations and supply chains
[Entity name] operates in Australia in the [primary industries] sectors during the reporting period (1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026). [Describe corporate structure including consolidated entities. Include narrative on operations — what the entity does, where it does it, total headcount. Describe supply chain at sufficient depth for the reader to understand modern slavery exposure — tier-1 suppliers by category and geography, and tier-2/3 where mapped.]
3. Risks of modern slavery practices in operations and supply chains
Based on the entity's risk assessment, the following geographic and sectoral risks have been identified: High-risk geographies: [geographies] High-risk sectors: [sectors] Risk assessment methodology: [describe approach — Walk Free Global Slavery Index, ILO indicators, supplier self-assessment questionnaires, country-of-origin analysis]. Identify specific risks of forced labour, debt bondage, deceptive recruitment, child labour, and human trafficking applicable to the entity's profile.
4. Actions taken to assess and address modern slavery risks
During the reporting period, [Entity name] took the following actions: - [Action item: implement Supplier Code of Conduct] - [Action item: introduce supplier audit program for high-risk categories] - [Action item: establish a worker-accessible grievance mechanism] - [Action item: train procurement and operations staff on modern slavery recognition] - Procurement due-diligence questionnaire for new suppliers - Engagement with industry working groups [name where applicable] - Remediation pathway: in the event a case is identified, the entity will [describe approach]
5. How effectiveness is assessed
[Entity name] assesses effectiveness of its modern slavery response through: - KPI tracking [e.g. % suppliers self-assessed, # audits completed] - Risk register reviewed by [internal audit / risk committee] at minimum [frequency] - Outcomes of audits and grievance reports - Year-on-year benchmarking against prior Statements - External assurance [where applicable]
6. Consultation with controlled entities
[Where this Statement covers controlled entities, describe consultation undertaken with each entity, including who consulted, when, and how their perspectives were incorporated. For sole-entity reports, state: "Not applicable — this Statement is submitted by a single reporting entity."]
7. Other relevant information
[Add any further information relevant to the assessment of modern slavery risk and response — e.g. industry initiatives, NGO partnerships, public commitments (UN Guiding Principles, Modern Slavery Risk Index participation), capability-building plans for future reporting periods.] Approval: This Statement was approved by [approving body] on 22 May 2026 and is signed by [signatory name and role] as a responsible member of [Entity name].
Sources
Reference tool — not legal advice. Statements must be approved by the entity's principal governing body and lodged on the public register within 6 months of reporting period end.