Domus 8.7 Lived Experience Advisor Moe Turaga has shared his views on the collapse of security contractor MA Services Group. He said the collapse is a wake-up call for organisations outsourcing security through labour hire services.

As the Catholic Church marks the Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita, the Patron Saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking, the grieving sister of a migrant worker has appealed for the Australian Church to be a “place of refuge.”

The Catholic agency providing remediation to victims of modern slavery, Domus 8.7, has called for penalties against organisations who fail to comply with Australia’s Modern Slavery Act.

The Filipino family at the centre of a landmark coronial inquest have thanked the Sydney Archdiocese for the support they received throughout their ordeal.

The Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network has welcomed the inaugural strategic plan for the office of Australia’s Anti-Slavery Commissioner. 

Federal Attorney-General Michelle Rowland launched the plan, titled “Building Australia’s Ambition and Impact – Strengthening the response to modern slavery”, on October 22.

The Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network has recommended the introduction of penalties for companies who fail to fulfill their obligations under federal Modern Slavery Act. ACAN has also called for a national labour hire licensing scheme to protect workers at risk of forced labour.

Stories of labour exploitation obtained by ACAN’s Modern Slavery Remediation service, Domus 8.7, feature in a new Property Council resource for the Australian construction sector. 

Forty-four Catholic organisations submitted their annual Modern Slavery Statements to the Albanese Government this week in compliance with Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018. 

The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton and Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton made modern slavery a major focus of their pastoral and social justice work in March 2025.

The work of the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network (ACAN) to address modern slavery has received praise and encouragement from newly appointed independent federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans.

Left to right: Martin Drum, University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA); Jenny Stanger, ACAN; Chris Evans at UNDA Eminent Speakers Event in Fremantle 2022.

Leading Australian investment manager Ausbil has signed up as the first corporate member of the Domus 8.7 modern slavery remediation service

Representatives of the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network ACAN have outlined the priorities for managing modern slavery risk across Catholic operations and supply chains at a national procurement conference in Sydney.

The Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network celebrates the passage of a landmark bill appointing an Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner.

Alison Rahill and Moe Turaga were invited to speak at the NSW Anti-Slavery Forum Enabling Remedy panel.

The NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner recently recognised outstanding contributions in the battle against modern slavery through the 2024 Commissioner’s Commendations.

In recent years, vigilance regarding human rights abuses in supply chains has notably increased, especially overseas…

The parliamentary process to appoint an Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner is well underway with legislation passing the House of Representatives.

The life of the slavery survivor who became a saint is a model for improving the lives of modern slavery victims, writes Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network consultant Moe Turaga.

In recognition of United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network has published the third Compendium of Modern Slavery Statements.