DATE | Thursday 10 October

TIME | Doors open at 5:45pm

Panel begins at 6:10pm

LOCATION | University of Sydney CBD Campus, Level 17, 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney

COST | FREE (Light catering and drinks will be served following the panel. Please RSVP for catering purposes).

Transparency, risk mitigation and bluewashing: Elevating ethical business practices – Lessons from the textile, clothing and footwear industry.

As part of Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024, Ethical Clothing Australia is proud to partner with the University of Sydney’s Modern Slavery Unit and the Business School’s MBA Dimensions Program to present this compelling and timely panel discussion.

In a changing global landscape, NSW is at the forefront in implementing frameworks, policies and new laws to compel business and organisations to combat modern slavery and end exploitative labour conditions of workers.

This informative panel discussion will delve into the role of human rights due diligence and multi-stakeholder initiatives in fostering ethical business and supply chains. Drawing on lessons from the textile, clothing and footwear industry, the event will highlight best practices to protect workers and develop collaborative approaches.

Themes to be explored will include:

The evolving legislative landscape to enhance protections for vulnerable workers;

The power and role of multi-stakeholder initiatives in delivering in-person, third party audits to centre and elevate worker voices;

The role of human rights due diligence in the management of transparent and ethical supply chains;

The rising tide of consumer sentiment demanding business and governments do better;

The practical application of embedding ethical and transparent supply chain management practices into operations; and,

The power of local and ethical procurement to increase transparency within the local industry.

Please join us to hear from this formidable panel of experts, who will share their extensive subject matter expertise on the above topics.

The Hon. Dr Sarah Kaine MLC

Jenny Kruschel | TCF National Secretary | CFMEU, Manufacturing Division

Associate Professor Martijn Boersma | The University of Sydney

Carolyn Kitto OAM | Co-Director | Be Slavery free

Andrew Quinn | Director | ABMT Apparel

The panel will be moderated by Heather Chai | Director Modern Slavery Unit | The University of Sydney

Opening special remarks from Ms Jenny Leong, MP | Deputy Chair of the NSW Parliament Modern Slavery Committee and Rachel Reilly | Ethical Clothing Australia National Manager

Why Attend?

Gain invaluable insights from industry leaders and learn how to implement ethical procurement and supply chain practices in your organisation. This is a must-attend event for professionals committed to fostering a more ethical and transparent industry and business practices in the textile, clothing, and footwear industry.

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About Ethical Clothing Australia

Ethical Clothing Australia is a not-for-profit organisation, and joint union and industry initiative. We independently accredit businesses to uphold and protect the rights of local textile, clothing and footwear workers by ensuring they are being paid appropriately, receiving all their legal entitlements and working in safe conditions.

To learn more visit, ethicalclothingaustralia.org.au

About Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024

Ethical Clothing Australia Week is a week-long program of events, both virtual and in-person. Now in its fourth year, it is an opportunity to celebrate the skilled workers in Australia, who create and distribute the garments we wear and love. The week also recognises the businesses that have taken action to prove their ethical credentials by becoming Ethical Clothing Australia accredited.

The official program will run from 7-13 October with a calendar of in-person and online events hosted by Ethical Clothing Australia and their community of accredited businesses. Ethical Clothing Australia will also host a series of industry events in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Join us for Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024 and celebrate ethically made!

To find out more, visit the Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024 page.

Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024 has been made possible due to a grant from the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources. We are grateful for the continued support of Ethical Clothing Australia.