Human trafficking in Australia
It is estimated that 15,000 are living in modern slavery in Australia. (Global Slavery Index)
In the 2021-22 financial year, the Australian Federal Police received 294 reports of modern slavery and human trafficking, an increase of more than 30% from the previous financial year.
Of the 294 reports of human trafficking or slavery, the five most reported crime types were:
- 84 reports of forced marriage,
- 54 reports of sexual servitude and exploitation,
- 42 reports of forced labour,
- 37 reports of exit trafficking in persons,
- 21 of trafficking in children
Be alert, and call the Australian Federal Police Human Trafficking Team on 131 AFP (131 237) if you see anything suspicious in Australia or contact security if it happens overseas.
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- Tackling modern slavery in the Australian workplace
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