how to connect
Connect with authorities or frontline organisations who can assist you or investigate your claims:
General Advice
If you are unsure about whether you have seen or experienced modern slavery and want to discuss a situation further contact
The Red Cross
Website: redcross.org.au/STPP
Email: National_STPP@redcross.org.au
Call: 039345 1800 (Support for Trafficked People Program)
Legal Advice
If you need confidential legal advice, Anti-Slavery Australia provides free consultations, referrals and information for persons who have experienced trafficking or slavery.
Website: https://antislavery.org.au/
Email: ASALegal@uts.edu.au
Call: 02 9514 8115
Legal Advice for Migrant Workers
If you need confidential legal advice, the Migrant Employment Legal Service provides offer free, confidential legal advice and representation to migrants and temporary visa holders in NSW.
Website: https://wsmrc.org.au/directory/migrant-employment-legal-service/
Email: tle@mels.org.au
Call: 02 91376067
Text: 0475 360 241
Reporting
If you need to report an instance of exploitation or suspected slavery, call the Australian Federal Police Human Trafficking Team
Website: Human Trafficking, Sexual Servitude and Slavery Information Report Form
Email: AOCC-Client-Liaison@afp.gov.au.
Call: 131AFP (131237)
Safe House
If you need safe accommodation, The Salvation Army operates Australia’s only safe house for persons who have experienced trafficking & slavery in Australia.
Website: : https://endslavery.salvos.org.au/index.php/get-help/the-safe-house-for-trafficking-slavery/.
Call: : 1300 473 560
recognising the signs of modern slavery and exploitation
Domestic Servitude
Domestic Servitude
Domestic Servitude
Domestic servitude is a form of modern slavery, in which a person is forced to work excessive hours and is deprived of their freedom to leave their place of work through threats, coercion or deception.
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Forced Marriage
Domestic Servitude
Domestic Servitude
A forced marriage has occurred when a marriage has been entered into without the free and full consent of one or both parties as a result of physical intimidation, threats, or deception.
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Forced Labour
Domestic Servitude
Sexual Exploitation
Forced labour has occurred when a person would not consider themselves to be free to stop or to leave work, because of physical intimidation, threats, or deception.
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Sexual Exploitation
Temporary Worker Exploitation
Sexual Exploitation
Sexual exploitation has occurred when a person has been forced or deceived into providing services of a sexual nature. In addition to the indicators for forced labour, the following signs may be present in offences of sexual exploitation.
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Visa Exploitation
Temporary Worker Exploitation
Temporary Worker Exploitation
Visa exploitation occurs when a person has come to Australia, and their visa conditions and minimum working conditions are not being met. This may amount to human trafficking if they are coerced into working in exploitative conditions and/or their identity papers are withheld or freedoms restricted.
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Temporary Worker Exploitation
Temporary Worker Exploitation
Temporary Worker Exploitation
While not always subjected to the state of modern slavery, temporary workers, seasonal workers and international students need to be aware of the risks of exploitation and abuse that can occur when they accept temporary or casual work in order to fulfil their visa obligations.
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