NZ Parliament Modern Slavery Bill

Posted in Government; Tagged Justice, Racial discrimination; Posted 40 days ago by DPA Less than a minute to read

To: NZ Parliament
Date: May 2026

Purpose

The purpose of this submission was to support the passing of the Modern Slavery Bill with amendments to make it more responsive to the needs of disabled people who are disproportionately at higher risk of being subjected to human slavery practises both in NZ and overseas.

Summary of DPA submission

DPA supported the passage of this Bill.

Recommendations

DPA strongly supports the creation of a modern slavery commissioner to oversee the implementation of this legislation. 

DPA recommends that the commissioner is appointed to sit as a full, independent commissioner on the Human Rights Commission. 

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DPA Submission 2605 Modern Slavery Bill 2026 (DOCX)

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