Ansell Rubber Gloves Allegations of Modern Slavery

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St Vincent’s Health spokesperson David Faktor - Executive Director of Public Affairs, Media and Communications:

One of Australia's biggest not-for-profit healthcare providers is "extremely concerned" about the allegations in the US court case. St Vincent's Health Australia has long been buying gloves off Ansell for its aged care facilities and hospitals nationally.

The organisation's spokesperson David Faktor said it has been raising concerns with Ansell about Malaysia's glove industry since at least 2017.

"Over these years, the company has provided us with reassurances that they're tackling those issues," he said.

"To hear of these (latest) allegations is extremely distressing. We will be advocating and raising these issues. Because that's what any self respecting organisation, what any self respecting society, ought to do."

Mr Faktor said St Vincent's Health Australia had made the choice not to boycott Ansell goods because it believes it will have more impact as an engaged advocate.

However, he said the not-for-profit had been trying to source more gloves from Sri Lanka instead of Malaysia.

"We're actually speaking with our actions and reorientating our business towards suppliers that can be trusted," he said.