Modern Slavery & Human Rights Advisory
MODERN SLAVERY REPORTING & SUPPLY CHAIN RISK ADVISORY
Identify higher risk suppliers, strengthen procurement controls and prepare evidence based modern slavery statements. We help procurement, risk and legal teams turn reporting requirements into a practical programme of action.
THE FOUNDATION
Choose the support your team needs
Risk and readiness review: map relevant operations and suppliers, review existing controls and prioritise evidence gaps. Outputs include a supplier risk register and action plan.
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Due diligence implementation: design risk tiers, supplier evidence requests, review steps and escalation responsibilities. Outputs can include a questionnaire, review workflow and escalation matrix.
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Statement and reporting support: organise evidence, develop disclosures and coordinate management review. Outputs can include a statement draft, evidence index and approval checklist.
Who must report
The reporting requirement applies to entities based, or operating, in Australia that meet the annual consolidated revenue threshold set by the Act.
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Statements are lodged on the public register and are intended to increase transparency, improve business response and support scrutiny by investors, civil society, customers and other stakeholders.
What the Act does not do
The Act does not currently create a general, economy-wide mandatory due diligence obligation of the kind now being debated internationally and increasingly discussed in Australia.
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That distinction matters. Many organisations talk about "due diligence" as though it is already the universal legal test in Australia. That is too simplistic. The current framework remains centred on reporting, even though reform proposals are pushing the conversation further.
How we engage you
Our Support Process
We consider the goods and services being purchased, supplier and sourcing locations, workforce arrangements, subcontracting and the quality of available evidence. Risk prioritisation guides the next enquiry or action. A questionnaire response alone does not establish that a supplier is free from modern slavery risk.
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That means organisations should do two things at once:
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What to prepare for a first discussion
Bring your supplier list or spend data, relevant procurement policies, previous statements and the main concerns your team is trying to address. We use these to define the review boundary and agree the first workstream.
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Reporting requirements and reform
Reporting obligations and due diligence expectations should be assessed against the current law and guidance relevant to your organisation. Use our dedicated resources below for background, and confirm applicability before relying on a threshold or reform proposal.
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Corporate and public sector procurement
We scope support around your organisation’s reporting and procurement context. Corporate statement preparation and NSW public sector procurement work can require different evidence and governance arrangements. Tell us which context applies so the engagement addresses your actual responsibilities.
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Start with your highest priority gap
Whether you need a supplier review, procurement controls or statement support, tell us what is already in place and where your team needs help.
Our procurement capabilities
ESG Impact is a full prequalified supplier under NSW Government scheme SCM0005, with approved capabilities in Procurement/sourcing and Supply chain. We scope modern slavery advisory around the requirements of the engagement.