Preventing Modern Slavery
Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery
TrueBlue Talent is firmly committed to operating ethically and transparently, fully aligned with Australian laws, such as the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), which requires companies to actively prevent human rights abuses, including forced labour, in their operations and supply chains. Our approach involves systematic monitoring, assessment, and due diligence to ensure we engage with suppliers, clients, and candidates in ways that uphold ethical standards, fairness, and the human rights of all individuals.
1. Policy Implementation and Staff Training
TrueBlue Talent has instituted a comprehensive Modern Slavery Policy and Code of Conduct that define acceptable practices for staff and clients. We regularly train our team to recognise signs of exploitation, understand risk indicators, and adhere to principles that prevent modern slavery. This education reinforces the importance of reporting any suspect behaviours and emphasises our zero-tolerance approach
2. Risk Assessment and Supplier Due Diligence
We undertake thorough due diligence on suppliers, contractors, and recruitment sources, prioritising transparency, and ethical practices. Our assessments include:
- Vetting suppliers against known labour rights violations and public databases
- Requiring suppliers to provide documentation and evidence of their own anti-slavery policies.
- Conducting regular audits and implementing clauses that ensure termination of contracts in cases of non-compliance.
3. Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting Framework
TrueBlue Talent maintains an internal audit and reporting framework for assessing modern slavery risks. This includes:
- Quarterly Risk Reviews that monitor our recruitment activities, paying close attention to high-risk roles or sectors where individuals may be more vulnerable to exploitation
- Continuous Improvement through regular reviews of our anti-modern slavery initiatives, benchmarking against best practices, and implementing findings from the Australian Government’s guidelines on the Modern Slavery Act 2018.
- Grievance and Reporting Mechanisms that allow employees, candidates, and clients to report concerns confidentially. We encourage an open-door policy for reporting without retaliation, facilitating a transparent culture.
4. Alignment with International and Australian Best Practices
TrueBlue Talent aligns with international frameworks such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and complies with Australian laws and policies on fair work and modern slavery. We consult guidelines from the Australian Border Force’s Modern Slavery Act Guidance for Reporting Entities to ensure our practices remain comprehensive, responsive, and effective.
Through these measures, TrueBlue Talent ensures ethical compliance and takes an active stance against modern slavery, reinforcing our commitment to supporting Australian universities and other clients with trusted, fair, and ethical labour supply solutions.