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Fears modern slavery will increase as temporary migration resumes Experts are concerned that key reforms and protections for workers have yet to be enacted.

One third of companies failing Modern Slavery Act Experts say putting the onus on the market to hold firms accountable for modern slavery is failing.

10 ways to be more sustainable in 2022 Simple ways to reduce your environmental impact and turn over a new green leaf.

How to buy better in the Boxing Day sales Tips on how to make more sustainable choices when you hit the sales this Boxing Day – and how to avoid buyer's remorse.

Is Australia waking up to its textile waste problem? In recent months, a number of government and industry initiatives have been launched in an effort to put the brakes on textile waste.

Modern slavery act becomes law Large businesses are now required to report on steps taken to eradicate slavery in their supply chains.

Supporting social enterprises Is it worth paying extra for products that have a social impact?

Is your Indigenous souvenir the real deal? When it comes to the Aboriginal souvenir trade, copies, imports and confusion abound. But there are ways to tell if an item is authentic.

Government announces modern slavery reporting laws A proposal to force big business to report on slavery in their supply chains has been slammed as "toothless".

How to safely donate to the Syrian refugee crisis 9 September 2015 | Scam alert: make sure your dollar goes where it's needed.

Thousands of charities miss annual report deadline 21 July 2015 | A register to make charities more accountable to donors will reveal which have failed to report their financials.

Where is your charity donation going? Are gimmicky gifts from charities really helping their cause?

Are consumers as ethical as they say they are? Evidence shows the 'ethical' shopper doesn't always put their money where their mouth is.

Shopping ethically for sustainability and the environment Being an ethical consumer can be tricky, but here are a few tips to get you on the right track.

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