Year: 1 January – 31 December 2024
- Introduction
PLAYFAIR is committed to upholding ethical business practices and ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chains. This statement is made in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and outlines the steps we have taken to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with modern slavery within our business. - Our Business
PLAYFAIR, comprising International Crossover Pty Ltd as principal (trading as PLAYFAIR Visa and Migration Services) and Playfair Legal Pty Ltd as associate, is a migration law, legal and advisory firm based in New South Wales, Australia, providing professional services to individuals, businesses and Government agencies.
We operate within a highly regulated sector that demands adherence to ethical and professional standards. Our supply chains primarily involve professional service providers, office suppliers, IT services, and administrative support services. - Risks of Modern Slavery Practices
Given the nature of our business, the risk of modern slavery within our direct operations is low. However, we acknowledge that risks may exist within our supply chain, particularly in industries such as office procurement, IT, and outsourced administrative support. We are committed to identifying and addressing any potential risks through proactive due diligence. - Actions Taken
To mitigate modern slavery risks, we have undertaken the following actions:- Supplier Due Diligence: We assess our suppliers’ compliance with modern slavery laws and ethical business practices.
- Policies and Procedures: We have implemented an Ethical Sourcing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct, setting out expectations for ethical labor practices.
- Employee Training: We provide training to staff to enhance awareness of modern slavery risks and reporting mechanisms.
- Whistleblower Protection: We maintain a confidential reporting channel for concerns related to modern slavery or unethical conduct.
- Contractual Obligations: We include modern slavery compliance clauses in supplier contracts where appropriate.
- Assessing Effectiveness
To evaluate the effectiveness of our actions, we:- Regularly review and update our risk assessments.
- Engage with suppliers to ensure continued compliance.
- Monitor reports of modern slavery concerns and take corrective action where necessary.
- Future Commitments
PLAYFAIR is committed to continuous improvement in addressing modern slavery risks. Over the next reporting period, we aim to:- Enhance supplier engagement through targeted due diligence.
- Expand training initiatives to cover all staff and key suppliers.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure our progress.
- Approval and Signature
This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved and signed by the Director and Company Secretary of International Crossover Pty Ltd and Director of PLAYFAIR Legal.
Petra Playfair
Director and Secretary (International Crossover Pty Ltd)
Playfair Legal Pty Ltd (Director)