Public Exhibition of the Draft Modern Slavery Policy
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held at Muswellbrook on 27 May 2025, Council endorsed the Draft Modern Slavery Policy – MSC076E, for 28 days of public exhibition via Council’s website, from 29 May 2025 to 26 June 2025.
The Draft Modern Slavery Policy is a new policy that serves as a framework for identifying, preventing, mitigating, and remediating Modern Slavery risks, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
During a recent review of the Procurement Policy, it was decided to remove the Modern Slavery section from the Procurement Policy to be a standalone policy – the Draft Modern Slavery Policy (the Policy). This amendment was based on the requirements by the Anti-slavery Commissioner (NSW) regarding the specificity of the Modern Slavery Policy, as outlined in the ‘Guidance on Reasonable Steps’.
The purpose of the Policy is to outline Muswellbrook Shire Council’s commitment to addressing Modern Slavery risks in its operations and supply chains and complying with its legislative obligations.
By resolution of Council, if no submissions are received during the exhibition period, the Policy will be adopted on 27 June 2025.
Submission Guidelines
We invite your feedback and submissions will be accepted until close of business on 26 June 2025 and you should quote Draft Modern Slavery Policy.
Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager and can be submitted in the following ways:
- Email – council@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
- Post – PO Box 122, Muswellbrook 2333
Draft Modern Slavery Policy - MSC076E
Privacy
Submissions are used for the purpose of considering the specific document on Public Exhibition and become a record of Council. Any personal information you provide to us will be used and disclosed for this purpose, or a directly related purpose, unless you consent to another use or disclosure, in emergencies or as otherwise required or authorised by law. The provision of information to Council is voluntary.
Submissions are considered open access information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and may be included in Council’s meeting business paper and accessible to the public on Council’s website.
Under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, you have the right to access your personal information held by Council, without excessive delay or expense. You also have the right to have your personal information corrected in certain circumstances (e.g. if it is inaccurate). Should you wish to access or correct your personal information, please make a written request to Council by:
- Post – PO Box 122, Muswellbrook NSW 2333
- Email – council@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
For more information, please read Council’s Privacy Management Plan available on our Policies and Documents page. If you have any queries about this privacy statement, please contact Council.
