| Why in News | Australia's first Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Chris Evans, appointed to combat modern slavery. |
| Appointed Person | Chris Evans, former senator and human rights official, appointed as the inaugural Anti-Slavery Commissioner. |
| Start Date | Evans will begin his five-year term on December 2, 2024. |
| Modern Slavery Estimate (Australia) | 41,000 people living in modern slavery in Australia (2021, Walk Free's Global Slavery Index). |
| Modern Slavery Estimate (NSW) | 16,400 people living in modern slavery in New South Wales (State anti-slavery commissioner report). |
| Key Focus Areas for Commissioner | Preventing modern slavery, supporting victims, raising awareness, improving business accountability. |
| Relevant Scheme | Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, linked to modern slavery risks for migrant workers. |
| Funding for Anti-Slavery Commissioner | $8 million over four years (2023-24 Budget). |
| Former Roles of Chris Evans | Former Minister for Immigration, Workplace Relations, Tertiary Education, Skills, Science, and Research (2007-2013). |
| Global Slavery Index | 41,000 Australians estimated to be trapped in modern slavery (1.6 per thousand). |
| NSW Anti-Slavery Report Focus | Report highlighted exploitation risks in rural NSW, especially among temporary migrant workers in agriculture. |
| Government Response (NSW) | Inquiry launched into modern slavery risks for migrant workers, focusing on the PALM scheme. |
