About the Anti-Slavery Commissioner
The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner is appointed under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), to work with government, business, civil society, and people with lived experience to address modern slavery in Australia.
Mr Chris Evans is the inaugural Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner and was appointed by the Governor-General on 7 November 2024. Mr Evans commenced his 5-year appointment term as Commissioner on 2 December 2024.
The Commissioner has discretion in performing his functions.
The Commissioner can:
- support businesses to identify and address modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains
- provide an independent mechanism for victims and survivors of modern slavery to seek information and support
- raise awareness about modern slavery in Australia
- work collaboratively with governments, civil society, business, and people with lived experience of modern slavery to drive continuous improvement in strategies to prevent, identify and address modern slavery.
Find out more about what the Commissioner does.