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The world has NOT moved on from slavery which was abolished 150 years ago in the worlds western democracies. It's still exists and many of the products we wear and eat are by-products of exploitation.2020 was the 20 year anniversary if the abolition of slavery recognised in the of the Palermo Protocol (to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children). Palermo Protocol 2000 and the Treaty for Trafficking Victims Protections Act was enacted. Terry Fitzpatrick discusses these protocols.The Modern Slavery legislative regime introduced into Australia in January 2019 is a complex topic with historical references that go back centuries. Slavery has been an unfortunately been in existence for millennia. The culture of slavery is embedded in may civilisations and has complemented profit for the same amount of time. Battling the nefarious practice which undermines human rights and dignity is a massive and complex task. this episode Michelle Michels speaks to Terry Fitzgerald Free The Slaves Media and Advocacy officer and Nick Grono human rights advocate against slavery and CEO of the Freedom Fund . Modern slavery is $150 billion industry built on the misery and suffering of human beings.Terry Fitzpatrick defines the topic, who is affected and how it is slavery perpetuated and means to address it. Trafficking of people is at the core of modern slavery.The ‘rule of law ‘approach that countries are pursuing to contain modern slavery is discussed. Which countries are taking steps to introduce laws to discourage illegal work practices. Terry explains the ‘four prong approach’ to stopping modern slavery. What is ethical purchasing , how do companies ensure they have supply chains that are free of enslaved labour. https://www.freetheslaves.net/