Modern Slavery Laws: Due Diligence and Reporting Duties and Liabilities
Understand the recommendations for change to the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 and how, if adopted, they will create more onerous due diligence and reporting requirements for inhouse counsel. Learn about international Modern Slavery legislation and implications for companies doing business in foreign jurisdictions. You’ll also gain tips on ways to improve the quality of your Modern Slavery Statement. WEB2311N29IZ
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
1.00pm to 2.00pm Modern Slavery Laws - Are the Shackles to be Broken?
- Proposed reforms to Australia's Modern Slavery Act 2018
- Current and proposed penalties, including potential civil and criminal liabilities
- How to improve the quality of Modern Slavery Statements
- International developments relevant to Australian companies doing business in those jurisdictions
Presented by Sean Selleck, Partner, Baker & McKenzie and Emma Chandler, Solicitor (trainee), United Kingdom, Baker & McKenzie
Presenters
Sean Selleck
Sean has more than 30 years' experience advising small and large corporations multinational businesses and senior executives in relation to employment and industrial law. Sean has a special interest in non-standard labour practices (such as labour hire and the use of casual employees and independent contractors) and supply chain transparency, with a particular focus on labour law compliance and modern slavery in local and global supply chains.
Emma Chandler
Emma is a trainee solicitor from Baker McKenzie’s London office. She commenced with the firm in March 2022 and recently joined the Melbourne office. She has a particular interest in employment law issues within organisations and their supply chains.