The Australian Government’s response to trafficking has improved with the expansion of trafficking and slavery offences and the strengthening of legislation to prosecute traffickers. However, greater action is still required in areas such as prevention and victim support.

Combating Human Trafficking: Australia’s Response to Modern Day Slavery

Source: Jennifer Burn, Sam Blay and Frances Simmons, ‘Combating Human Trafficking: Australia’s Response to Modern Day Slavery’ (2005) 79 Australian Law Journal 9, 543-552.