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Insights on Modern Slavery From a New Zealand Perspective
September 17, 2024
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Employment Matters Vlog #63
Speaker: Rachael Judge (Simpson Grierson / New Zealand)
Modern slavery is an ongoing, worldwide concern. With increasing regulation of modern slavery in some of New Zealand’s key export markets, there could be serious implications for New Zealand exporters if they do not ensure their supply chains are free from modern slavery practices. The 2023 Global Slavery Index estimated that in 2021 there were 8,000 people living in modern slavery in New Zealand, making supply chain integrity a real issue for New Zealand businesses.
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