Allens online learning
Proposed modern slavery reforms: Criminal liability and new compliance expectations
Covered in this webinar:
- what a 'reasonable steps defence' is likely to require in practice, drawing on our experience with similar defences in areas such as corporate crime, and the likely influence of global human rights frameworks;
- our early views on the proposed enforcement and penalties framework, and how Civil Society Organisations may be preparing;
- how the reforms align with global trends in modern slavery reporting and human rights due diligence;
- the implications of these proposed reforms over the longer term, including for follow-on claims and other private litigation; and
- steps companies can be taking now to assess and strengthen their modern slavery management frameworks.
Date and time
This session was recorded on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 10am AEST.
CPD points
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Core area: NSW/VIC/WA substantive law | Non-core: QLD Substantive law
1 hour – 1 CPD point.
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