(1) This policy outlines the commitments and principles aimed at minimising the risks of modern slavery within the operations and supply chains of Charles Sturt University (the University). (2) The policy supports compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW), and outlines the University’s: (3) This policy applies to all employees, students, affiliates and controlled entities of the University. It also extends to any entity bound to follow this policy by the terms of an agreement with the University (including partners and suppliers). (4) The University opposes all forms of modern slavery and respects the dignity, wellbeing and human rights of its employees, workers in its supply chains, and the communities in which it operates, or sources products and services. (5) Modern slavery is a violation of fundamental human rights and causes significant harm to those affected. It may also pose reputational, financial, commercial, market and operational risks to the University and its controlled entities. (6) This policy adopts the definition of the term ‘modern slavery’ as outlined in the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). Modern slavery covers a range of situations where coercion, threats or deception are used to exploit people and undermine or deprive them of their freedom. It includes exploitative practices such as human trafficking, slavery, forced labour, servitude, child labour, deceptive recruiting for labour or services, removal of organs and slavery-like practices. Slavery and slavery-like practices are also criminal offences under divisions 270 and 271 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), However, modern slavery does not include substandard working conditions or underpayment of workers, which are governed in Australia under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), although these practices are also harmful and may be present in some situations of modern slavery. (7) The University expects all persons to whom this policy applies to collaborate in upholding the principles outlined in this policy. (8) Engaging regionally and globally to drive sustainable prosperity is part of the University Strategy. Accordingly, the University is committed to ensuring that: (9) All persons to whom this policy applies are required to: (10) All persons to whom this policy applies are prohibited from: (11) The commitments and expectations in this policy are enabled through the following: (12) Internal reporting is critical to the University's ongoing commitments under this policy. (13) Employees, affiliates and controlled entities are encouraged to report and appropriately escalate concerns about possible modern slavery in the University’s operations and/or supply chains at the earliest possible opportunity. Subject to clause 14 or any specific reporting arrangements set out in the policies and procedures listed in clause 11e, reports and concerns should be submitted to an individual’s manager to determine next steps or seek guidance. Other persons may raise concerns about potential modern slavery through the Complaints Management Procedure. (14) If a concern or complaint about possible modern slavery constitutes a report of serious wrongdoing, the University will consider whether it qualifies as a public interest disclosure (PID). If it is deemed a PID, the University will deal with it in accordance with the University's Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) Policy and Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) Procedure. The University will also ensure compliance with any other applicable and relevant policy such as the Complaints Management Policy. (15) Both the Complaints Management Procedure and Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) Policy allow for confidential reporting, where possible. (16) Nil. (17) Nil. (18) For the purpose of this policy:Modern Slavery Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
Scope
Section 2 - Policy
Background
University commitment
University expectations of employees and others
Reporting and investigating modern slavery instances and risks
Section 3 - Procedures
Section 4 - Guidelines
Section 5 - Glossary
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