Tuna giant dismiss slavery allegations
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| August 10th, 2025 News Digest |
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| Supply chain Court case against Kmart sheds light on Australia’s lax modern slavery laws An Australian Uyghur group sued Kmart, alleging its products are linked to Uyghur forced labor. With no national ban on goods from the Uyghur Region, Australia leaves it to retailers to ensure their supply chains are slavery-free. Show more… |
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