Procurement: Report a Modern Slavery Issue
Blayney Shire Council is committed to combating modern slavery and has implemented a Modern Slavery Prevention Policy, which is incorporated in Council’s procurement framework by way of a Modern Slavery Risk Management Plan.
Whilst Council is taking steps to minimise the risk of modern slavery in its supply chain, we are open to receiving reports of suspicion or actual threats of modern slavery both in out supply chain or within or community. If you believe you are a victim of modern slavery, we welcome the opportunity to assist you in obtaining the right support and locating appropriate resources.
The following information from the Office of the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner (OASC) helps define modern slavery, and what signs to look for when you suspect an instance of modern slavery:
If you suspect, or have identified, modern slavery in Council’s supply chain or you wish to report suspicions of modern slavery in our community you can report it as follows:
- For resources, confidential advice, support or assistance you can contact the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner
- Alternatively, you may use this form to report suspected or actual modern slavery in Blayney Shire Council’s supply chain or operations, or within our community.
If you make a report to Council and it is deemed appropriate Council will notify some or all the following agencies of suspected modern slavery:
Council will report any suspected modern slavery which involves violence or criminality to the appropriate Police authority.
If the report does not concern modern slavery in Council’s business operations or supply chain, the matter may be referred on for further investigation, or you may be referred to another agency if appropriate.
What is Modern Slavery
Under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW), modern slavery means: -
- Human Trafficking – The physical movement of people across and within borders through coercion, deception and/or force for the purpose of exploiting them;
- Slavery – Situations where individuals are owned or controlled by another person, including when ownership arises because of a debt or a contract made;
- Servitude – Forced labour in which a person’s personal freedom related to other aspects of their life are also significantly restricted;
- Forced Labour – When a person is not free to stop working or not free to leave their place of work;
- Forced Marriage – Where a person is married through deception or without freely and fully consenting, or is not capable of being able to freely and fully consent;
- Debt Bondage – Where a person is working to repay a real or perceived debt that is excessive or impossible to repay;
- Deceptive recruiting labour and services – Where a person is deceived about the type of work they will be doing, the length of their employment, and/or their living or working conditions including how much they will earn;
- The worst forms of child labour – Situations where children work in dangerous or unhealthy conditions that could result in the child becoming sick or injured or dying.
Additional information:
To review relevant Council policies detailed below, refer Council policies webpage: https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/council/council-information/council-policies
- Modern Slavery Prevention Policy
- Complaints Management Policy
Last modified:
29 Sep 2026