The Terrible Truth “Hiding In Plain Sight” About Slavery in Australia

Be Slavery Free is a national coalition of organisations dedicated to battling the scourge of modern slavery and human trafficking, and they have recently revealed some heartbreaking statistics.

During 2021 and 2022, the Australian Federal Police received almost 300 reports of slavery and trafficking in Australia.

Along with his wife Carolyn, Fuzz Kitto is co-director of Be Slavery Free.

Fuzz broke down the statistics for Hope Mornings and offered two practical steps we all can take to fight this awful, ongoing problem.

More information about modern slavery

• How to Spot a Forced Marriage: New Guide for Frontline Workers
• Everyone Can Help End Slavery with A21’s Walk for Freedom Challenge
• “Three More Today”: Saving Women From Slavery in Nepal

Listen to the full conversation with Fuzz Kitto in the player above.