Modern Slavery Policy Statement

Purpose and scope

This policy reflects Jewels of the Kimberley’s commitment to seeking to minimise and address the risk of modern slavery in any part of our operations or supply chain. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships and to implementing reasonable systems and controls to prevent modern slavery.

We recognise that modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, and exploitative working conditions, is a serious violation of human rights. In accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), we aim to identify and address risks related to employment conditions, recruitment practices, and wage compliance. We seek to support fair treatment, safe working environments, and lawful labour practices within our operations and supply chains.

Our commitment

·       We do not knowingly engage with suppliers or contractors who use forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour, or anyone held in slavery or servitude.

·       We expect all service providers, suppliers, and contractors to share our commitment to act lawfully and ethically and to work proactively to reduce and address modern slavery risks within their organisation or supply chain.

·       We aim to minimise the risk of modern slavery within our operations by implementing reasonable controls, monitoring practices, and ongoing improvements where appropriate. This includes ensuring that all internal processes, procurement activities, and business decisions uphold human rights and align with our ethical standards.

As a Western Australian jewellery business, we value ethical sourcing, lawful employment practices, and respectful treatment of all workers throughout our business relationships.

Definitions  

The term ‘modern slavery’ describes situations where coercion, threats or deception are used to exploit victims and undermine their freedom. Coercion, threats and deception can be explicit or implicit. 

The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), ‘The Act’ defines modern slavery as including eight types of serious exploitation:

·       Trafficking in persons

·       Slavery

·       Servitude

·       Forced labour

·       Forced marriage

·       Debt bondage

·       The worst forms of child labour

·       Deceptive recruiting for labour or services. 

The worst forms of child labour mean extreme forms of child labour that involve the serious exploitation of children, including through enslavement or exposure to dangerous work. The worst forms of child labour do not mean all child work. 

Under Australian law, modern slavery is defined in the Act. In the event of any inconsistency, the definitions in the Act take precedence over this policy.

Who this policy applies to

In line with the UN Guiding Principles, this policy applies to our employees, those who conduct business on our behalf and our Direct Suppliers. We require all Direct Suppliers to comply with this policy as part of their engagement with us. 

We also expect that all Suppliers act consistently with their human rights obligations and endeavour to promote human rights in all their own business relationships, including downstream suppliers.