For Partners
Modern Slavery Due Diligence Across Australian Supply Chains
Modern Slavery Reporting in the Current Climate
The Federal Government’s proposed "failure to prevent” modern slavery offence places direct accountability on major businesses, with proposed penalties of up to 10% of annual turnover unless a company can demonstrate it took reasonable steps to identify and mitigate harm.
Self-reported questionnaires and high-level annual statements describe intent; they do not prove compliance. EthicSure provides retail partners, food processors, and corporate buyers with an evidence-based auditing standard tailored specifically to Australian supply chains.
Built for Australian Legal Realities
EthicSure combines internationally recognised labour standards with Australian workplace laws and regulatory requirements to deliver assurance that is both globally aligned and locally relevant. EthicSure bridges this gap by aligning audit criteria directly with Australian Fair Work legislation, Award structures, and federal/state regulatory frameworks.
- Verifies wage rates, allowances, overtime, and superannuation against the specific Australian Award or agreement governing each worker.Award & Enterprise Agreement Auditing
- Modern slavery statements describe risk; they don’t prove compliance. EthicSure moves supply chain assurance from self-reported claims to evidence checked on site.Labour Hire & Subcontractor Oversight
- Evaluates Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme arrangements, lawful wage deductions, VEVO right-to-work checks, and worker living conditions.PALM Scheme & Migration Compliance
- Inspects employer-provided or arranged housing to ensure living conditions are safe, humane, and free from excessive fee deductions.Worker Accommodation Standards
What Partners Gain with EthicSure
Real-Time Risk Visibility
Access full audit reports and site data through a centralised portal rather than relying on high-level summaries or self-assessments.
Automatic Non-Conformance Alerts
When Non-Conformances are confirmed, automated notifications reach your compliance team immediately so you can act early.
Reduced Administrative Burden
Eliminate manual chasing of audit schedules, corrective action plans, and closure evidence. EthicSure tracks remediation timelines automatically.
A Single Domestic Standard
Standardise ethical supply chain expectations across diverse Australian sectors—including horticulture, livestock, meat processing, food manufacturing, aged care, healthcare, clothing, and logistics.
Proof of Reasonable Steps
Demonstrate proactive due diligence to regulators, board members, and consumers using independent, site-checked verification.
Seamless API Integration (Coming Soon)
Feed audit results, non-conformance data, and supplier status directly into your internal procurement and enterprise risk management systems via API.
How the Partner System Works
Connect Your Supply Chain
Link sites in your supply chain directly within the EthicSure portal to establish your supply chain map.
Step 1
Access Complete Site Audits
View full, unredacted audit findings across all six scheme modules.
Step 2
Receive Automated Escalations
System alerts notify you immediately when critical non-conformances or sensitive issues are verified on site.
Rigorous Governance You Can Trust
EthicSure operates under strict structural separation to ensure integrity, impartiality and conflicts of interest are appropriately managed.
Separation of Standard & Audit
Audits are delivered independently by approved, accredited Certification Bodies.
APSCA-Certified Auditors
Every on-site audit is conducted by Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) qualified personnel who adhere to strict duration and protocol standards. Only auditors certified by the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) are permitted to conduct EthicSure audits.
Independent Technical Review
All audits undergo mandatory technical review before the final audit report is published.
Protected Worker Voice
Worker interviews are conducted privately on-site using structured protocols to ensure worker anonymity and prevent retaliation. Union representation on EthicSure Technical Oversight Committee (ETOC) ensures worker voices contribute to the continuous improvement of the Standard that sites are audited against.
Partner Membership
An annual EthicSure Partner Membership provides full operational visibility across your commercial supplier network, real-time portal access, automated non-conformance tracking, and direct API data feeds.
