Public Submission - Trade Aid

No one should benefit from slavery. Not brands and not consumers. Yet, they do. We do. New Zealand families are estimated to spend $34 a week on products tainted with slavery*.

In 2022 New Zealanders have a chance to change this.

For the first time, the New Zealand government has drafted legislation that would require businesses trading in New Zealand to know what is in their products.

For the first time, New Zealand consumers have the chance to add their voice and make sure this legislation truly makes a difference.

We’ve created a template that makes it easy for you to add your voice and take action with us.

Add your voice here! #submittosupport to make slavery in our products history.

Public Submission

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Dear Minister Michael Wood,

Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Government’s proposals for a new law to address Modern Slavery and Worker Exploitation, both globally and here in Aotearoa New Zealand across operations and supply chains.

To effectively address modern slavery and exploitation in Aotearoa New Zealand and across supply chains, I ask that the law be designed so that it is fit for purpose. It must be strong from the outset and consider legal developments overseas as well as Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique business context.

There are three core things I see as essential in any law addressing modern slavery in Aotearoa New Zealand.
1.  A law that applies to international and domestic supply chains operating in Aotearoa New Zealand, to all entities of all sizes (small, medium and large businesses) and to private and public sectors.
2.  A law that provides for action not just words. I support a due diligence law that requires entities to identify risks and cases of modern slavery and exploitation and takes action to address what they find. From there, they should publicly report on those actions and the impacts they’ve had.
3.  The Government needs to make sure the law is followed. I ask that there are penalties for non-compliance with the law. This will set the law up from the onset to create positive change and help create a level playing field for businesses.

I would like to thank the Government for the work that is taking place to introduce this new law. I submit this submission to support legislation addressing modern slavery in Aotearoa New Zealand. #submittosupport

Yours sincerely,

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