MODERN SLAVERY INDICATORS

^{Recognise the signs. Understand the risks. Know when to act.}

^{Course Overview}

Modern slavery can occur at any stage of a business's operations or supply chain and is often difficult to identify. Workers experiencing exploitation may be reluctant or unable to speak openly about their circumstances.

The Modern Slavery Indicators course provides participants with practical knowledge to recognise common warning signs associated with forced labour, debt bondage, deceptive recruitment and other forms of serious labour exploitation.

Using practical workplace examples, participants learn how indicators may appear during recruitment, employment, labour hire arrangements, worker accommodation and everyday workplace interactions. The course also reinforces the importance of responding appropriately when concerns are

^{What You Will Learn}

Participants will develop an understanding of:

What modern slavery is and how it can occur in Australian workplaces and supply chains
Key indicators of forced labour, debt bondage and deceptive recruitment
Recruitment fees and worker debt as potential risk indicators
Retention or control of passports and identity documents
Restriction of movement and workers' freedom to leave employment
Threats, intimidation, coercion and abuse of vulnerability
Withholding of wages and excessive or unexplained deductions
Excessive overtime and inability to refuse work
Employer-controlled accommodation, transport or essential services
Indicators associated with migrant, temporary and labour hire workers
Behavioural signs that may indicate fear, dependency or exploitation

^{Who Should Enrol?}

This course is suitable for:

Managers and supervisors
HR and recruitment personnel
Procurement and supply chain teams
Labour hire providers and host employers
Compliance and quality personnel
Ethical sourcing and ESG teams
Auditors and workplace assessors
Businesses using migrant, temporary, seasonal or contracted labour
Suppliers seeking to strengthen responsible labour practices

^{No Prerequisites}

There are no prerequisites for this course.

^{Why This Course Matters}

Modern slavery is not always obvious. Indicators can appear individually or as a combination of behaviours, employment conditions and recruitment practices.

Knowing what to look for enables businesses and their employees to identify potential risks