In Aotearoa New Zealand, we aim to treat people fairly and with dignity. Modern Slavery and Worker Exploitation are serious forms of exploitation seen internationally and within New Zealand. Addressing these practices requires a whole-of-society response, undertaken through strong partnerships across government agencies and with civil society, businesses, unions, academia and international partners.

The Forced Labour Protocol 2014 provides guidance on how to eliminate all forms of forced labour.

Feedback was sought on a legislative response to modern slavery and worker exploitation, forced labour, people trafficking and slavery.

Every year, more than 100,000 New Zealanders are made redundant and laid off, or have to stop working because of a health condition or disability.

The Government has announced today a new border class exception for the technology sector, to support this rapidly growing industry to bring in overseas talent where it is most needed.

The Government has created a new one-off public holiday on 26 September 2022 to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Submissions on this consultation are now closed.

Changes to the Employment Relations Act which provide security officers with additional employment protections came into effect on 1 July 2021.

We are taking a proactive approach to ensure employers, facilitators of service and workers in the sex industry understand their rights and legal obligations.