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Modern Slavery Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 04 May 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

The purpose of this jointly sponsored bill is to implement a statutory framework to strengthen and coordinate actions to combat modern slavery.
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MP in charge
Camilla Belich
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MP in charge
Greg Fleming
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Committee
Education and Workforce
confirmation_number Bill No.242-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Education and Workforce
28 Apr 2026 - Current
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Report due on 30 Aug 2026

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Submission due on 27 May 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Camilla Belich, Greg Fleming
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 242-1
    Introduction: 09 Feb 2026
    First reading agreed: 29 Apr 2026
    Referred to: Education and Workforce
    Submissions due: 27 May 2026