UQ's commitment to eradicating modern slavery
Our vision – to provide knowledge leadership for a better world, through educating the brightest minds and amplifying research that creates positive change – would not be achievable without upholding the highest levels of integrity and transparency in its commitment to human rights.
Our response to modern slavery
Modern slavery involves the use of coercion, threats or deception to exploit people and deny them their freedom. It includes crimes such as human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, and deceptive recruitment practices, and it still occurs in Australia today.
As a top 50 global university, UQ is committed to taking strong, sustained action to address the risks of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. We have established clear frameworks and processes to help identify and reduce these risks. Our efforts are backed by senior leadership, supported by internal champions, and guided by a cross-functional working group that has led this work since 2021 and continues to do so.
Each year, UQ publishes a Modern Slavery Statement outlining the actions taken by the University and its controlled entities to identify, prevent and manage modern slavery risks across our activities and supply chains.
View the latest UQ Modern Slavery Statement (PDF, 7.82 MB)
View UQ Anti-slavery Working Group Terms of Reference (PDF, 126.02 KB)
Students at risk
Some students face greater risk of exploitation – especially those learning English, with limited income, few support networks, or little knowledge of Australian labour laws.
Report modern slavery concerns
Police assistance
In case of emergency, call 000 for police assistance.
If you or someone you know is affected by modern slavery practices, you can also contact the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on 131 237 to discuss or report it. Contact can be made anonymously.
Reporting to UQ
If you have concerns about modern slavery in relation to UQ’s operations and/or supply chain or you have any questions or feedback, complete our online form.
Your report will be reviewed by a member of the Anti-Slavery Working Group to determine the appropriate course of action. All communications are confidential and can be made anonymously.
For further information and support regarding UQ’s response to modern slavery, contact our team at antislavery@uq.edu.au.
Annual statements on modern slavery
In line with UQ’s legislative requirements under the Modern Slavery Act (2018), the University publishes an annual modern slavery statement. This statement outlines activities we undertake to engage the UQ community and reduce risk in the supply chain and university operations over the reporting period.
Modern Slavery Statement 2023 (PDF, 7.82 MB)
View our historical modern slavery statements on the Australian Government's Modern Slavery Statement Register.
Historical modern slavery statements
Resources and training
We've gathered resources to help organisations reduce the risk of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains, including courses on how to identify it and where to report concerns.
Explore our resources and training
Contact
Looking for support? Connect with our anti-slavery team.
Email: antislavery@uq.edu.au