ESG Matters @ Ashurst Podcast · 2026-02-03 · 21 min
Ashurst's Elena Lambros sits down with Australia's inaugural Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans , for a grounded, practical conversation about why modern slavery is no longer just a compliance topic but a core business risk that belongs in every boardroom. Drawing on his work with major corporates, regulators and cross-sector groups, Chris explains why finding modern slavery in a supply chain should be seen as a system working, not failing. He highlights the shift businesses need to make, from producing reports to tackling real risk, and walks through the areas where exploitation most often hides, including labour hire, subcontracting and high-risk global supply chains. Elena and Chris also explore how the ACCC's recent guidance is clearing the way for companies to collaborate more confidently on remediation and due diligence. Listen to more episodes in the Game Changers mini-series by subscribing to ESG Matters @ Ashurst on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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