What forms of slavery still exist in the modern world
and what steps do businesses need to take to address it and prevent
it happening in their supply chains?
Abraham Lincoln once said, "Whenever I hear anyone arguing
for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him
personally."1
Many of us are probably not aware that slavery still exists in
the 21st century, or if we do, the extent of it.
Recent media coverage on the Bali Process Government and
Business Government Forum held in August 2017 highlighted the
plight of millions of people around the world who are the victims
of modern slavery. Fortunately, the Forum also highlighted the push
by a growing number of business leaders and governments to
scrutinise supply chains to eliminate modern slavery. One of the
key proponents in this movement is Australian mining magnate,
Andrew Forrest, who '...declared (the) beginning of (the)
end of modern slavery...'2
