MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2018 (NO. 153, 2018) - SECT 6 Voluntary modern slavery statements

MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2018 (NO. 153, 2018) - SECT 6

How an entity may volunteer

             (1)  An entity covered by subsection (2) may volunteer to comply with the requirements of this Act for a reporting period, or reporting periods, by giving written notice to the Minister accordingly before the end of the reporting period (or the earliest of the reporting periods), in a manner and form approved by the Minister.

Note:          An entity can volunteer under this section in relation to a reporting period and all later reporting periods.

             (2)  An entity is covered by this subsection for a reporting period if the entity, at any time in the reporting period:

                     (a)  is an Australian entity; or

                     (b)  carries on business in Australia.

Revoking a notice

             (3)  An entity may revoke a notice given under subsection (1), to the extent that it applies in relation to a reporting period or periods, by giving written notice accordingly to the Minister before the start of the reporting period, or the earliest of the reporting periods.