Publications
Fair Futures has published a diverse range of research and reports, with a selection available below. This page also shares a number of submissions we have made to various parliamentary inquiries and other requests for public consultation.
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The Potential of Peer Support in Recovery from Modern Slavery: A Rapid Review
This rapid review was conducted for Survivor Connections, an organisation led by survivors of modern slavery. The purpose of this research was to support Survivor Connections in developing an evidence-based framework for delivery of peer support by and to survivors of modern slavery in Australia.
The Potential Of Peer Support In Recovery From Modern SlaveryCritical Minerals & Human Rights: Inquiry into Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024
Australia, like many countries, currently depends on critical minerals imported from countries with poor labour standards and wide-spread human rights abuses. In this submission to the Inquiry into The Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024, we express our support for the Bill, as it would address the cost barriers that currently prevent mining and production of critical minerals in Australia, under Australian labour standards.
Submission To Production Tax Credits Measures InquiryStrengthening Canada's Forced Labour Import Ban: Submission
Proposals to strengthen Canada's forced labour import ban include: publishing a list of high risk products, and requiring importers of these goods to meet "minimum traceability requirements". In this submission, Fiona David and Shannon Hobbs explain why they think these proposals should be supported.
Fair Futures Consultation On Canadas Forced Labour Import BanConsultation for ACCC Sustainability Collaborations Draft Guidance
The ACCC has published draft guidance around Australian competition law and collaborations between companies on sustainability efforts. In this response to the call for consultation on the draft, Fiona David argues that the guidance is a step in the right direction, but falls short on delivering the necessary changes, particularly regarding consideration of human rights.
Fair Futures ACCC Sustainability ConsultSurvivor Perspectives on the Anti-Slavery Commissioner Bill
What matters most to survivors of modern slavery in the design of the Federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner role? This is an important question that this submission aims to answer from the perspective of lived experience. In January 2024, we interviewed six survivors of modern slavery in Australia, to understand their views on the Bill before the Committee. This submission is based on those interviews.
Fair Futures Submission Antislavery Commissioner Bill 22 Jan 2024Modern Slavery Risk and WA's Clean Energy Plan
In this paper, Fair Future's Fiona David and Shannon Hobbs outline the forced labour risks embedded in Western Australia's energy transition supply chains, and advocate for action to be taken to adequately combat these risks.
Modern Slavery Risk And WA's Clean Energy PlanLost hope, lost lives: Insights into Lebanese irregular migration
This report was prepared for the International Organization of Migration (IOM). Empirical research undertaken in early 2023 generated new insights into the irregular migration intentions of Lebanese nationals.
Lost Hope, Lost Lives: Insights Into Lebanese Irregular MigrationSubmission to Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework, Fiona David and Dr David Tickler
This submission examines some of the human rights issues embedded in Australia’s transition to a ‘net zero’ economy. This illustrates the urgent need for comprehensive, national human rights reform.
Human Rights Act Submission Fiona David David TicklerSubmission to the Targeted Review of the Federal Criminal Code Act, Fiona David and Olivia Hicks.
This submission suggests several improvements to the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), including closing gaps between existing legislation and the international legal framework.
Criminal Code Submission, Fiona David And Olivia HicksSubmission to the Inquiry into the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023
This Inquiry is considering a statutory duty for lawmakers to take the health and wellbeing of future generations into account when making 'significant decisions' regarding climate change. In this submission, the co-authors strongly advocate for the passage of the proposed legislation.
Submission To Inquiry Into A Duty Of Care, Fiona David And Tahlia Mcdonald