World Law Forum Conference on Modern Slavery
ABOUT
Slavery did not end with abolition in the 19th century. Slavery continues today and harms people in every country in the world, including Australia. Women forced into prostitution. People forced to work in agriculture, domestic work and factories. Children in sweatshops producing goods sold globally. Entire families forced to work for nothing to pay off generational debts. Girls forced to marry older men. These are all instances of Modern Slavery.
Modern Slavery is a crime which almost always goes unpublished, unreported or is seldom talked about. Since the abolition of the Slavery int he 19th Century, it has taken a new shape and it is a pressing need for us to discuss it and find reform measures. This conferences provides a unique platform of discussion and debates for key stakeholders interested in this area to address the issue which is on a rise in various forms.
Speakers
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Amy BurtonSenior Associate, Salvos Legal -
Benedict CoyneExecutive Counsel, Anderson Fredericks Turner -
Bronwyn ByrnesBarrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers -
Carsten PrimdalFounder, Vantage Compliance -
Emelda DavisPresident, Australian South Sea Islanders -
Hon. Adam Searle MLCShadow Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, and Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations; Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council NSW -
Hon. Chris CrewtherMember of Parliament -
Hon. Jose Ramos-HortaRecipient of the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize & Former President of Timor Leste -
Hon. Paul GreenMember of Legislative Council NSW -
Jenny StangerNational Manager of The Freedom Partnership -
Justine NolanAssociate Professor of UNSW Faculty of Law -
Kate Eastman SCBarrister of New Chambers Sydney -
Madeleine BridgettBarrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers & Australian Lawyers for Human Rights -
Monica RameshIndependent Ethical Supply Chain Consultant -
Robin MellonCEO, Supply Chain Sustainability School -
Sally IrwinFounder & CEO, The Freedom Hub -
Skype Kakoschke-MooreFormer Senator of Parliament