Modern Slavery

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

What the product must meet

Exemptions

Where an organisation has not previously reported on the Australian Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018 or NSW Modern Slavery Act 2018 and does not meet the reporting threshold of the NSW or Commonwealth legislation, the organisation shall publish a Modern Slavery Statement within three years of certification on a voluntary basis.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

DoC HS-2.4.1: A copy of the published Modern Slavery Statement from within the previous 12 months; DoC HS-2.4.2: Supporting documents as required.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Disclose — information the applicant must provide

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Social Health & Equity — the CMF area the clause addresses