New Zealand has introduced a landmark Modern Slavery Bill to strengthen protections for workers and improve supply chain transparency. The legislation will require large businesses to publicly report on modern slavery risks and the actions they are taking to address them.

New Zealand’s proposed legislation is a pivotal step toward stronger supply chain accountability. Enterprises that act early will protect workers, safeguard exports, and maintain trust with global partners.

The Modern Slavery Bill will introduce:

• Mandatory public reporting for organisations over NZ$100M revenue
• Disclosure of complaints and incidents found
• Penalties for non-compliance and director liability
• Stronger expectations from investors and trading partners

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