Modern Slavery Policy

Purpose

Bayport Brands Pty Ltd upholds the Australian Government's position on modern slavery. There is no place for modern slavery in the Australian community or in the global supply chains of Australian goods and services.

This Policy establishes Bayport Brands Pty Ltd's approach to the management of modern slavery risks within Bayport Brands Pty Ltd's operations and supply chain in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the Act).

 

Scope

This policy applies to all Bayport Brands Pty Ltd employees including Board members, contractors, and consultants.

 

Definitions

Modern Slavery: has the same meaning as it has in the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and includes trafficking in persons; slavery; servitude; forced marriage; forced labour; debt bondage; deceptive recruiting for labour or services; and the worst forms of child labour. The worst forms of child labour means situations where children are subjected to slavery or similar practices, or engaged in hazardous work.

Modern Slavery Risks: risks the Bayport Brands Pty Ltd may potentially create, contribute to, or could be linked with modern slavery practices.

Modern Slavery Statement: has the same meaning as it has in the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

Operations: activities undertaken by the entity to pursue its business objectives and strategy in Australia or overseas.

Supply Chains: the products and services (including labour) that contribute to the entity's own products and services. This includes products and services sourced in Australia or overseas and extends beyond direct suppliers.

The Act: Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)

 

Policy

Bayport Brands Pty Ltd will adopt a risk-based approach to combatting modern slavery in its operations and supply chains.

Bayport Brands Pty Ltd is committed to:

 

·         Complying with applicable legislation that supports the elimination of modern slavery globally, including the Act.

·         Assessing its operations and supply chains for modern slavery risks.

·         Implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to reduce the risk of modern slavery.

·          Ensuring there is transparency in its operations and approach to addressing modern slavery.

These standards being reinforced during the procurement process.

·         Fostering open and transparent supplier relationships which encourage modern slavery reporting and meaningful change through remediation. It is noted this component is reinforced with appropriate contractual obligations.

·         Ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of its workforce. This is supported by a suite of policies that are compliant the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and corresponding regulations and with Australian workplace and occupational health and safety laws.

·         Applying a continuous improvement approach to how it reduces the risk of modern slavery practices within its operations and supply chains.