Event Brief
Jul 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Australia to toughen modern slavery penalty rules
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Australia will create a new criminal offense for companies failing to prevent modern slavery in supply chains.
WHO: Australian government
WHAT: Laws will add a new criminal offense for companies with revenue over $70 million that fail to prevent modern slavery in supply chains.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 12:14 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: The change is prompted by a U.S. tariff threat.
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