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.

Ashurst&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/elena-lambros/">Elena Lambros</a> sits down with Australia&rsquo;s inaugural Anti-Slavery Commissioner, <a href="https://www.antislaverycommissioner.gov.au/about/who-anti-slavery-commissioner">Chris Evans</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.antislaverycommissioner.gov.au/news/updated-accc-guidance-strengthens-business-collaboration-tackle-modern-slavery">ACCC&rsquo;s recent guidance</a> is clearing the way for companies to collaborate more confidently on remediation and due diligence.
Listen to more episodes in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/podcasts/game-changers-and-transition-makers/">Game Changers</a>&nbsp;mini-series by subscribing to ESG Matters @ Ashurst on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all, but how can we take steps to provoke meaningful change and make a lasting impact on environmental, social and governance issues across the globe? We explore the intersection of business value with business values for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all, but how can we take steps to provoke meaningful change and make a lasting impact on environmental, social and governance issues across the globe? We explore the intersection of business value with business values for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Join us for our first podcast series, ESG Matters @ Ashurst as we go searching for answers and providing practical advice to help you address the challenges facing your organisation.

ESG Matters @ Ashurst Podcast

As the race to net zero continues, ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie reveals the strategies and tactics that forward thinking organizations are pursuing.

Tackling environmental, social and governance issues, this podcast is packed with real-world innovations and practical ways for organizations to mobilize business values to grow business value.

In every episode, you’ll hear insights about the latest legal and regulatory ESG issues from across our global network. You’ll also hear from organizations that are looking beyond compliance to uncover new commercial upsides from sustainability action.

As the race to net zero continues, ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie reveals the strategies and tactics that forward thinking organizations are pursuing.
Tackling environmental, social and governance issues, this podcast is packed with real-world innovations and practical ways for organizations to mobilize business values to grow business value.
In every episode, you&rsquo;ll hear insights about the latest legal and regulatory ESG issues from across our global network. You&rsquo;ll also hear from organizations that are looking beyond compliance to uncover new commercial upsides from sustainability action.

ESG Matters by Ashurst Perkins Coie

Australia’s inaugural Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans, unpacks modern slavery and how businesses can respond with impact. 