(1) The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (Cth) (MS Act), requires businesses and organisations to identify and address their modern slavery risks, and to maintain responsible and transparent supply chains. Along with other Australian organisations Victoria University (VU) will be required to prepare an annual Modern Slavery Statement which will be made publicly available. (2) Modern slavery breaches the most fundamental freedoms and human rights of individuals. VU is committed to respecting human rights, acting ethically in our dealings with partners and suppliers, and taking real action to address any modern slavery risks within VU’s direct control. (3) The purpose of this Policy is to set out the principles VU commits to which will contribute to minimising the risks of modern slavery within our supply chains and operations. (4) Nil. (5) This Policy applies across VU, including: (6) Nil. (7) VU is a reporting entity as defined in the MS Act and as such are required to comply with obligations under the MS Act, including, but not limited to, submitting an annual compliance statement. (8) In the conduct of its activities and in managing its supply chain, VU holds itself to the highest ethical standards to minimise the risk of the practice of modern slavery, and is committed to ensuring: (9) Giving effect to its obligations under the MS Act, VU will: (10) VU will provide training to VU staff and promote awareness of modern slavery risks, the Modern Slavery Prevention Policy and our approach to minimising the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains and operation. (11) Nil.Modern Slavery Prevention Policy
Section 1 - Summary
Section 2 - TEQSA/ASQA/ESOS Alignment
Section 3 - Scope
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Section 5 - Policy Statement
Section 6 - Procedures
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