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Executive summary of Learning from Experience: The role of economic empowerment in preventing exploitation
Key findings and recommendations from consultation with survivors of modern slavery, undertaken through collaboration between Fair Futures, Project Respect and Survivor Connections.
Executive SummarySubmission to Productivity Commission
In 2025, the Productivity Commission sought feedback on a suite of interim reports. In this submission, Fiona David and Shannon Hobbs give feedback on 'Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation'. They advocate for human rights to be placed at the centre of emissions reduction policy design.
Fair Futures Productivity Commission Submission 15 Sept 2025Modern slavery risks to university students
International university students may be at increased risk of modern slavery. This one-pager summarises the risks and shares guidance for universities.
Modern slavery risks to university studentsSummary poster for rapid review on peer support
This one-pager provides an overview of 'The potential of peer support in recovery from modern slavery: A rapid review'. It includes key findings and recommendations to support implementation of peer support.
Rapid Review Research OverviewCritical 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Fair Futures Consultation On Canadas Forced Labour Import BanConsultation for ACCC Sustainability Collaborations Draft Guidance
The ACCC has published draft guidance around Australian competition law and collaborations between companies on sustainability efforts.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 ConsultSubmission 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 McdonaldSubmission to Anti-Slavery Commissioner's Strategic Plan Consultation
Fair Futures suggested that the new Federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner include survivor wellbeing and engagement, and mandatory due diligence as priorities in his 2025-28 Strategic Plan
ASC Strategic Plan Submission