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Modern slavery risks faced by temporary migrant workers in rural and regional New South Wales

This inquiry was established on 10 October 2024 to inquire into and report on modern slavery risks faced by temporary migrant workers in rural and regional New South Wales.

 

The committee welcomes written submissions from temporary migrant workers who have been directly impacted by modern slavery which will remain open until further notice. These can be sent to [email protected]. To assist individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds, the committee has translated the terms of reference and submission guide into the following languages: Dari; Pashto; Urdu; Hazaragi; Persian (Farsi); Turkish; Arabic; Tamil; Bislama; Fijian; Chinese (Mandarin); and Korean. The submission guide explains the role of parliamentary committees and how to make a submission to an inquiry of the Modern Slavery Committee. Individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds are encouraged to refer to these resources, available here.

 

Submissions from organisations closed on 28 February 2025.
Video recording of the hearing can be found on the NSW Parliament's You Tube channel here.

 

Reporting, help and support
If you need help and support whilst engaging in the inquiry, please contact one of the resources listed below:

To report modern slavery:

  • 1800 FREEDOM: Call 1800 FREEDOM (1800 3733366) or email [email protected] for confidential support and assistance from the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner
  • In an emergency: call Triple Zero (000) if you have immediate concerns for your safety or the safety of another person.

To report to law enforcement, contact:

  • New South Wales police: call 131 444
  • Crimestoppers: call 1800 333 000 or report online
  • Australian Federal Police (AFP): call 131 237 (131AFP) or go to the AFP website at www.afp.gov.au/report-crime.

To report suspected child abuse or neglect, contact:

  • the Child Protection Helpline: call 132 111.

If you need advice, support or assistance relating to a possible case of modern slavery, contact:

  • 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732): National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service 1800respect.org.au
  • Anti-Slavery Australia: Free and confidential legal advice and support. Call 02 9514 8115. Email [email protected]
  • Australian Red Cross - Support for Trafficked People Program (STPP): Assistance to victims of human trafficking, slavery and slavery-like practices, including forced marriage and forced labour (who meet the eligibility criteria). Call 1800 113 015. Email [email protected]
  • Domus 8.7: Advisory service on remedy pathways for individuals and organisations affected by modern slavery. Email: [email protected]
  • Freedom Hub Survivor support: Call 1800 373 348 (1800 FREEHUB) Email: [email protected]
  • Lifeline (13 11 14): Free, 24/7 crisis support www.lifeline.org.au
  • Mental Health Line NSW (1800 011 511): Free, 24/7 mental health support
  • My Blue Sky: Help relating to forced marriage. Call 02 9514 8115 – SMS text to 0481 070 844. Email [email protected]
  • The Salvation Army: Accommodation support. Call 1300 473 560 Email [email protected].
Chair: McGirr, Joe (IND, LA Member)
Deputy Chair: Leong, Jenny (GRNS, LA Member)
Members: Ayyad, Tina (LIB, LA Member)
Borsak, Robert (SFF, LC Member)
Donnelly, Greg (ALP, LC Member)
Kaine, Sarah (ALP, LC Member)
MacDonald, Aileen (LIB, LC Member)
Voltz, Lynda (ALP, LA Member)

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