Australia is facing the most significant proposed reforms to its modern slavery framework since the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act.
The proposed changes include a new criminal offence for failing to prevent modern slavery within supply chains, civil penalties for non-compliance, enhanced enforcement powers, and a potential defence for organisations that can demonstrate they have taken reasonable steps to identify and address risks.
Join Julian Fenwick, CEO of GRC Solutions, as he interviews Louise Matthews, Senior Risk & Compliance Legal Consultant at GRC Solutions, and Kimberly Randle from Fair Supply about the proposed reforms, what they could mean for organisations, boards and supply chain leaders, and the practical steps organisations can take now to strengthen their modern slavery response frameworks.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding the Proposed Reforms
Gain a clear overview of the proposed changes, including the potential failure-to-prevent offence, civil penalties and stronger enforcement powers.
What the Reforms Could Mean for Your Organisation
Explore the potential implications for organisations, boards and supply chain leaders, including greater accountability for modern slavery risks within supply chains.
Strengthening Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
Learn practical approaches to identifying, assessing and addressing modern slavery risks across operations and supply chains.
Engaging Suppliers and Improving Transparency
Discover how stronger supplier engagement and improved supply chain visibility can support a more effective modern slavery response.
Governance and Board Oversight
Understand how clear accountability, governance and oversight can help organisations prepare for increased regulatory scrutiny.
Practical Steps to Take Now
Identify actions your organisation can take now to strengthen its modern slavery response framework and prepare for evolving compliance expectations.
Key Areas of Focus
- Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate modern slavery risks across your organisation and supply chain.
- Due Diligence: Strengthen processes for assessing suppliers, monitoring risks and responding effectively.
- Supplier Engagement: Build stronger supplier relationships that support transparency and responsible business practices.
- Governance: Establish clear accountability and oversight to support compliance and risk management.
Meet Your Host and Panellists
Julian Fenwick – CEO, GRC Solutions
Julian is the Founder and Managing Director of GRC Solutions and the creator of the Salt® compliance learning platform. A recognised leader in compliance, RegTech and organisational governance, Julian regularly speaks at industry conferences across Australia and Asia on innovation, compliance culture and emerging regulatory challenges.
Louise Matthews – Senior Risk & Compliance Legal Consultant, GRC Solutions
Louise is a highly experienced legal, compliance and regulatory affairs specialist with more than two decades of experience in the Australian financial services sector. Her career has included senior advisory and leadership roles with organisations including Aware Super, Hostplus, PwC and KPMG. Louise advises organisations on governance, risk management and regulatory compliance and regularly delivers practical compliance education and thought leadership programs.
Kimberly Randle – CEO & Founder, Fair Supply
Kimberly is an experienced and innovative human rights advocate specialising in modern slavery. She has over 15 years’ experience in law and human rights across Australia and the United States. Kimberly previously served as Senior Director of Corporate and Legal for International Justice Mission Australia. She is a sought-after speaker on modern slavery and has provided expert evidence to both the New South Wales and Australian Commonwealth Parliamentary inquiries into human trafficking.
Whether your organisation is reviewing its current modern slavery approach or preparing for potential regulatory change, this webinar will provide practical insights to help strengthen your response framework and support effective governance and compliance.
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