I had the opportunity to speak with Radio New Zealand’s Ingrid Hipkiss on the Morning Report and 6PR Perth’s Gary Adshead about the appointment of Australia’s first Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans. Australia has been a leader in modern slavery legislation since 2018, though there’s now an urgent need to update and enhance our laws to match global developments, especially in Europe. During these conversations, I discussed how the new commissioner will face the complex task of balancing civil society’s call for stronger protections with the business sector’s concerns about regulatory burden. There is a balance to strike, but meaningful changes are essential to ensure that Australia’s Modern Slavery Act keeps pace with the evolving standards worldwide.