The report, prepared by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) in partnership with the Walk Free Foundation, revealed there were between 1,300 and 1,900 victims from 2015-16 to 2016-17.
The Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds, who carried the Modern Slavery Bill through the Senate, said the findings from the Estimating the dark figure of human trafficking and slavery victimisation in Australia report will enable better targeted responses to these crimes, and improve identification and support for victims.
“The exploitation of vulnerable people is a lucrative business. Slavery alone generates more than $190 billion annually,” Assistant Minister Reynolds said.
“The Australian Government recognises this is a global problem, and is continuing to show firm action on abolishing human trafficking and slavery within our communities,” Assistant Minister Reynolds said. “In a historic step, the Modern Slavery Act 2018 came into force on 1 January 2019, which sets a clear standard for action. “Importantly, it underscores Australia’s commitment to being a regional leader in countering modern slavery, and a determined partner in effective and enduring efforts to counter modern slavery in all its forms.”
Source: New-release-calculates-extent-of-human-trafficking-and-slavery-in-Australia.pdf