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ARTICLE · 08 OCTOBER 2025

New Joint Reporting Template Released For Modern Slavery Disclosures In Canada, Australia And The UK

In July 2025, the Canadian, Australian and United Kingdom governments jointly released an optional international reporting template and guidance related to modern slavery, forced labour and child labour.

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Introduction

In July 2025, the Canadian, Australian and United Kingdom governments jointly released an optional international reporting template and guidance related to modern slavery, forced labour and child labour. Notably, this template allows entities to prepare a single report to satisfy certain requirements across all three jurisdictions. The template is intended to guide and streamline disclosure for entities subject to supply chain reporting obligations under Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Act), Australia's Modern Slavery Act 2018 and/or the UK's Modern Slavery Act 2015. Even for entities who choose not to adopt the template, it provides a strong indication of the Canadian government's expectations and the criteria to be considered in assessing compliance. The template may be revised on an ad hoc basis and any revisions will be made available here.

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