The Australian Federal Police (AFP) believes there are tonnes of illicit commodities stockpiled in the Pacific, which crime syndicates could seek to take to Australia. Australian federal and state authorities have partnered in Far North Queensland to target the importation of illicit drugs, forced labour and sexual servitude. Seven officers from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Queensland Police Service are on the taskforce, which is aimed at countering the growing threat of organised cri

Modern slavery and human trafficking sound like something that happens overseas, but it is happening in Australia, in our cities, our suburbs and in our communities. There were 420 reports of modern slavery and human trafficking offences in the 2024-25 financial year. This is the highest number of reports on record, an increase of 10 percent from the previous financial year. We need your help to fight modern slavery by building awareness of the possible indicators and the importance of making a