A charity says the Modern Slavery Bill currently before Parliament puts no onus on businesses to do anything about the problem.
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MPs are hearing submissions on the Modern Slavery Bill.
The government should force businesses to take action if they encounter modern slavery, not just disclose it, a humanitarian charity says.
Parliament's education and workforce committee heard submissions on the Modern Slavery Bill on Monday.
The bill would require companies making more than $100 million per year to report on its supply chains and operations, along with other measures.
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