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 (14)
Continuous Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-REV | Alignment with 2023 Statutory Review Recommendations |
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 |
Due Diligence
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S17 | Mandatory Criterion 4: Actions Taken to Assess and Address Risks |
| MSA-S17A | Supplier Code of Conduct and Contractual Clauses |
| MSA-S17C | Recruitment Fees and Worker Paid Costs |
Effectiveness Measurement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S18 | Mandatory Criterion 5: Effectiveness of Actions |
| MSA-S18A | Independent Assurance of the Statement |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S22 | Minister's Power to Request Explanation |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S14A | Principal Governing Body Approval |
| MSA-S19 | Mandatory Criterion 6: Consultation with Controlled Entities |
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 |
Remediation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S17B | Worker Voice and Grievance Mechanism |
Reporting Cadence
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S13A | Reporting Period Alignment |
| MSA-S13B | Submission Deadline (Six Months Post Period End) |
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 |
Risk Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S16 | Mandatory Criterion 3: Modern Slavery Risks in Operations and Supply Chains |
| MSA-S16A | Sector and Geographic Risk Indicators |
Scope and Applicability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S13 | Reporting Entity Threshold Determination |
Statement Content
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S14 | Mandatory Criterion 1: Identify the Reporting Entity |
| MSA-S15 | Mandatory Criterion 2: Structure, Operations and Supply Chains |
| MSA-S20 | Mandatory Criterion 7: Other Relevant Information |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MSA-S14B | Modern Slavery Statements Register Publication |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia), you already cover:
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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 14 domains and 58 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 58 controls organised across 14 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 661 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are DFARS 252.204-7012 - Safeguarding Covered Defense Information (21% coverage), Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (21% coverage), AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures (21% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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