Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia)
The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) requires Australian entities with consolidated revenue of A$100 million or more to report annually on modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains, and the actions taken to address those risks. Reports are published on the Modern Slavery Register.
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Framework Domains (3)
Definitions and Scope
Sections 5-10: Key definitions and covered entities
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 7012(a) | Definitions |
| 7012(b)(1) | Covered Defence Information Identification |
| 7012(b)(2) | Scope of Protected Systems |
| 7012(b)(3) | COTS Exclusion |
| BIPA-SEC5-1 | Biometric Identifier Definition |
| BIPA-SEC5-2 | Biometric Information Definition |
| BIPA-SEC5-3 | Private Entity Definition |
| CTDPA-1 | Definitions |
| CTDPA-2 | Applicability Thresholds |
| MSA-5 | Definition of Modern Slavery |
| MSA-Commonwealth | Commonwealth Entities |
| MSA-Threshold | Revenue Threshold |
| NAIC-668-1 | Title and Purpose |
| NAIC-668-3 | Definitions |
| NAIC-668-9 | Exemptions |
Mandatory Reporting Criteria
The 7 mandatory criteria that every modern slavery statement must address under s 16(1)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-16-1a | Criterion 1: Identity |
| MSA-16-1b | Criterion 2: Structure, Operations and Supply Chains |
| MSA-16-1c | Criterion 3: Modern Slavery Risks |
| MSA-16-1d | Criterion 4: Actions Taken |
| MSA-16-1e | Criterion 5: Effectiveness Assessment |
| MSA-16-1f | Criterion 6: Consultation Process |
| MSA-16-1g | Criterion 7: Other Relevant Information |
Reporting Obligations
31 CFR 1020.310, 1020.320: Currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AMLCTF-41 | Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) |
| AMLCTF-43 | Threshold Transaction Reports (TTRs) |
| AMLCTF-45 | International Funds Transfer Instructions (IFTIs) — Sending |
| AMLCTF-46 | International Funds Transfer Instructions (IFTIs) — Receiving |
| AMLCTF-47 | Annual AML/CTF Compliance Reports |
| AMLCTF-Structuring | Structuring Offence |
| AMLCTF-Tipping | Tipping-Off Offence |
| BSA-CTR-1 | Currency Transaction Reports |
| BSA-CTR-2 | CTR Filing Deadline |
| BSA-SAR-1 | Suspicious Activity Reports - Threshold |
| BSA-SAR-2 | SAR Filing Deadline |
| BSA-SAR-3 | SAR Confidentiality |
| BSA-SAR-4 | SAR Recordkeeping |
| MSA-13 | Mandatory Reporting Obligation |
| MSA-14 | Joint Statements |
| MSA-15 | Voluntary Statements |
| MSA-16-2 | Board Approval and Signature |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia)?
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia) is a compliance framework from Australia with 3 domains and 39 controls. The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) requires Australian entities with consolidated revenue of A$100 million or more to report annually on modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains, and the actions taken to address those risks. Reports are published on the Modern Slavery Register. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia) have?
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia) has 39 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Reporting Obligations (17 controls), Definitions and Scope (15 controls), Mandatory Reporting Criteria (7 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia) map to?
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia) maps to 638 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are DFARS 252.204-7012 — Safeguarding Covered Defense Information (31% coverage), Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (31% coverage), AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures (31% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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