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Modern Slavery Bill
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The purpose of this jointly sponsored bill is to implement a statutory framework to strengthen and coordinate actions to combat modern slavery.
Bill No.242-2
54Parliament
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Member(s) in charge: Camilla Belich, Greg Fleming Type of Bill: Member's Parliament: 54 Bill no: 242-2 Introduction: 09 Feb 2026 First reading agreed: 29 Apr 2026 Referred to: Education and Workforce Submissions due: 27 May 2026 Select Committee Report(s): Modern Slavery Bill - 30 Aug 2026